2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Center

6/21/24: Foster broke into the starting lineup in 2021 and had a respectable debut for the Aggies. In 2022, he played four games before a season-ending injury. As a redshirt sophomore, Foster returned to the starting center spot and was a reliable blocker for the Aggies. Foster is a big center with upside. It will be interesting to see if he can handle speed rushers and heavy nose tackles in one-on-one pass blocking situations.

6/21/24: McLaughlin is a smart and tough technician. He was a solid and reliable blocker overall for Alabama but had issues snapping the ball late in 2023. After the season, McLaughlin transferred to Ohio State. McLaughlin took on a starting role late in his sophomore season but played well for Alabama to close out 2021. To start out 2022, McLaughlin was a reserve, but he was then inserted in the starting lineup and started the final eight games. McLaughlin played well, but he could stand to get stronger for the NFL.

6/21/24: Slaughter took over as the starter for the Gators in 2023 and had a quality year. He has good size and upside. Slaughter’s run blocking was ahead of his pass protection, but he could improve as he gains experience.

6/21/24: Crippen was a rotational player during Michigan’s championship run, but he would be a starter at most schools. The Wolverines have been loaded on the offensive line, but Crippen should be a full-time starter in 2024. He could be a riser because he has good size and strength.

6/21/24: Wilson would have been starting at most schools, but he was a rotational backup during the 2023 season. In 2024, Wilson should take over as the starting center for the Bulldogs. He could be a riser thanks to playing with a lot of good talent around him.