The Football Expert: 2012 C Class

2012 C Class

by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst
Posted Setpember 15, 2011
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Michael Brewster, Ohio St.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 293
40 time: 5.08
One of the cornerstones for Ohio St.; Brewster has been solid ever since he started as a freshman. He's got NFL size and is very strong at both run and pass blocking. It will be a tough year for all of Ohio St. but Brewster has the opportunity to show that he can rise above all of it and help his team get back of the right track. He is currently my number 1 center, and I believe he has first round talent.

William Vlachos, Alabama
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 290
40 time: 5.13
Vlachos is a terrific athlete that has been outstanding for the Crimson Tide during the last two years. He is strong, quick and shows good fundamentals in his game. If he has another good year he could be taken as high as the 2nd round. I will be watching him closely this season.

Peter Konz, Wisconsin
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 315
40 time: 5.58
A big and powerful run blocker for Wisconsin. Run blocking is definitely his strongest asset, but he is no slouch in the passing game either. He has done a terrible job for the running backs at Wisconsin and I expect to see him rise up draft boards by April.

Ben Jones, Georgia
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 300
40 time: 5.17
Another solid prospect with a ton of experience. Jones has been playing since he was a freshman and he has made terrific improvements in his game year after year. He's got good bulk and is like an anchor in pass protection. If Jones can continue to improve he will be in contention for the 2nd or 3rd best center in this draft.

David Molk, Michigan
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 275
40 time: 5.05
Molk is a talented center who has a good amount of experience under his belt. He is a bit undersized, but he makes up for it by being quick and athletic. He had a little trouble with injury two years ago, but that didn't seem to affect him last year, he finished a strong season with an All-Big Ten Second Team selection.

Ben Habern, Oklahoma
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 291
40 time: 5.28
Habern is an intriguing prospect. Although he is a bit undersized he plays with great game speed and awareness. I especially like his quick feet and his athletic ability for a 290 pound lineman. He is a strong pass blocker and will get looks come April.

Philip Blake, Baylor
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 315
40 time: 5.12
Philip Blake is a massive and versatile offensive linemen. He started his college career at RT and moved to center and hasn't looked back. He is a bruising center that plays tough. His weight concerns me, but if Blake can stay in shape he would be a solid mid round pick.

Moe Petrus, Connecticut
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 292
40 time: 5.16
Has had experience at guard before moving to center. He has good size and plays with great strength. He was an All-Big East Second Teamer last year.

Scott Wedige, Northern Illinois
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 300
40 time: 5.18
Wedige is a great pass blocking center. He knows how to use his hands effectively and his footwork is pretty good. He is a decent run blocker, but he needs to improve in this aspect to become better overall.

Ben Bojici, Bowling Green
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 294
40 time: 5.20
Bojici is an athletic center who has a good amount of experience under his belt. He really needs to take it to the next level this season and step up as a leader on the offensive line in order to improve his stock.

Grant Gardner, Oklahoma St.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 292
40 time: 5.20
Gardner is a prospect who could rise throughout this season. The Oklahoma offensive is electric and Gardner does a great job pass blocking as well as run blocking. It will be interesting to see how his draft stock fares this year.

Ben Burkett, Northwestern
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 285
40 time: 5.15
Burkett is a prospect with 3 years of starting experience under his belt. That's what I love about him. He is durable and dependable. However, he needs to become more aggressive and bigger in order to improve his stock.

Garth Gerhart, Arizona St.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 305
40 time: 5.25
Very versatile offensive lineman, Gerhart can play both guard positions and center. He needs to have a great year this season in order to move into the mid rounds of the draft.

Seth Oxner, Arkansas
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 315
40 time: 5.15
Oxner has a good amount of experience at the center position and looks to improve on his 2010 season. If he can take the next step he could be a late round pick.

David Snow, Texas
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 295
40 time: 5.22
Played guard before moving to center last season. He is a good blocker but a late round pick at this point.

Jeremiah Hatch, Kansas
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 332
40 time: 5.28
Another versatile lineman that can play guard, center and tackle.

T-Bob Hebert, LSU
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 285
40 time: 5.13
Plays both guard and center. Undrafted free agent right now, he really needs to show he can be a dominant center if he wants to get drafted.

Kai Maiava, UCLA
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 298
40 time: 5.14

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