The rankings I will do this week are pertaining to only the teams that I follow closely; those being the Steelers, Titans, Bills, and Vikings. And from those teams, I am only ranking the players that I am aware of that have been linked to them by way of interviews, work-outs, or on-site visits so this may be an imperfect and incomplete set of lists.
Centers:
1. Eric Wood (Louisville) - While some may see him as the 3rd best Center available, I have heard from ESPN and read on the internet several times that the Steelers have him rated very highly. Though his technique is inconsistent, he is a tireless worker in watching game film as he strives to be prepared for each opponent so I believe his desire to improve is top-notch. Technically speaking, he needs work on his knee bend and his lateral movement. His intelligence and preparation allow him to make all of the line calls and recognize blitzes from all directions. He is a tenacious competitor once the ball is snapped.
2. Alex Mack (California) - Widely regarded as the best Center, Mack displays all of the tools to be a perennial Pro Bowl selection. His initial jolt is quick and strong and his footwork and his great hand placement keep defenders from getting past him. He is quick at picking up blitzes. His strength is good but not great so he will need to add bulk in the coming years. At times he will bend too much and lose the leverage he has gained when pulling or extending on a moving target. There aren’t any negatives in his game that cannot be worked through and he could also find himself as the Steelers 1st round selection or if someone covets him, Mack may go a pick or two higher as a team may wish to leapfrog the Steelers to secure Mack as their pick.
3. Max Unger (Oregon)
4. Blake Schlueter (TCU)
5. Cecil Newton (Tennessee State)
6. Robby Felix (UTEP)
7. A.Q. Shipley (Penn State)
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