2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Center



The top 2025 Center prospects available for the 2025 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2026 prospect. ** – denotes 2027 prospect.

This page was last updated July 18, 2023. Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates.

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2023 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

2024 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

2025 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

1. Georgia image Sedrick Van Pran, C/OG, Georgia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2025): 2-3.

7/18/23: Van Pran broke into the starting lineup at center for the Bulldogs in 2021 and locked down the middle of the line for their two straight National Championships. Van Pran is strong at the point of attack to help in the ground game and reliable in pass protection. He looks like a future NFL starter.



2. Ohio State image John Hinzman**, C, Ohio State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.35.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.

7/18/23: Hinzman is projected to take over as the starting center for Ohio State and is said to be a player with talent and upside. He could be a riser over 2023 and 204.



3. Alabama image James Brockermeyer*, C, Alabama
Height: 6-4. Weight: 282.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.

7/18/23: Brockermeyer looks like a future starter for Alabama. He will need to get stronger and add weight as he gains experience.



4. Clemson image Ryan Linthicum**, C/OL, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.35.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.

7/18/23: After redshirting in 2021, Linthicum rotated into the game for the Tigers in 2022. He has the potential to be a starter and could be a solid blocker who turns into a pro prospect.



5. Florida image Jake Slaughter**, C, Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 300.
Projected 40 Time: 5.35.
Projected Round (2025): 4-6.

7/18/23: Slaughter was a backup for Florida in 2022, but he could become a starter in 2023 or 2024. He has good size and upside.



2023 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

2024 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

2025 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

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