Charlie Campbell
*Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
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2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
2027 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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Kade Pieper, C/G, Iowa Height: 6-5. Weight: 314.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
6/23/26: Pieper started at right guard in 2025 and formed an excellent interior offensive line with veteran center Logan Jones. With Jones in the NFL, Pieper is being projected to move to center by NFL teams’ advance scouts. Pieper has good size, strength, and athleticism. He could be a candidate to start at guard or center as a pro.
Gregory Johnson, C/G, Minnesota Height: 6-6. Weight: 327.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
6/23/26: Johnson was a rock-solid blocker for the Gophers in 2025, showing effectiveness in both phases. Johnson has size and power as a run blocker with quickness, athleticism, and an ability to anchor in pass protection. He looks like he could be a very good starting guard in the NFL with a long career. In 2025, Johnson was the Gophers’ left guard, but he also filled in with a start at left tackle and one at right tackle. As a sophomore in 2024, Johnson started all 13 games at center for Minnesota. The NFL advance scouts have him as a guard entering the season.
Braelin Moore, C, LSU Height: 6-1. Weight: 297.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.
6/23/26: Moore has less-than-ideal size, but he is strong, tough, and athletic for the size that he has. Moore played two seasons with Virginia Tech, starting at left guard in 2023 and center in 2024 with the Hokies. He then transferred to LSU and was the Tigers’ starting center in 2025. Moore dealt with some injuries, but he played well and impressed advanced scouts. Moore lacks the size to be a candidate for guard in the NFL, so he will have to be a center only as a pro.
Ashton Beers, C, Minnesota Height: 6-6. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.
6/23/26: After serving as a backup as a freshman, Beers broke into the starting lineup in 2024. He started six games at right guard and three at left guard. In 2025, Beers took over at center and stayed there for the Gophers. He forms a tough interior to the offensive line with Greg Johnson. Beers is a big center for the NFL, and he could also be moved to guard.
Drew Bobo, C, Georgia Height: 6-5. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.43.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.
6/23/26: Bobo was having an excellent 2025 season before going out with an injury. Georgia really missed him when he was out. Bobo has good size and strength. He could be a solid guard or center for the NFL.
Iapani Laloulu, C/G, Oregon Height: 6-2. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.35.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.
Carson Hinzman, C, Ohio State Height: 6-3. Weight: 306.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.
Austin Kawecki, C, Wisconsin Height: 6-3. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.
- ’27 – Austin Kawecki, Wisconsin
Ashton Craig, C/G, Notre Dame Height: 6-5. Weight: 312.
Projected 40 Time: 5.33.
Projected Round (2027): 4-6.
- ’27 – Ashton Craig, Notre Dame
Jake Guarnera, C, Michigan Height: 6-4. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.
- ’27 – Jake Guarnera, Michigan
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QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
2027 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P