2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Center

7/6/23: 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 starter in the NFL.

7/6/23: As an underclassman, Frazier was a good blocker for West Virginia, starting his freshman season at guard before moving to center as a sophomore. Frazier did not allow a sack during his freshman season at guard before giving up three sacks in 2021. In 2022, he was the starting center and allowed only one sack all season. Center could be Frazier’s best fit in the NFL.

7/6/23: McMahon has played a lot of guard for the Wolfpack, but the NFL advance scouts project him as a center for the NFL. Adding some strength would help McMahon as a pro, but he has talent to develop for the next level.

7/6/23: McLaughlin took on a starting role late in his sophomore season, but he 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.

7/6/23: Putnam enters his senior year having been a 3-year starter for the Tigers. He played guard for the Tigers in 2020 and 2021 before taking over as the starting center in 2022. Putnam improved over each season, and while center could be his best position for the next level, he offers interior flexibility for playing guard or serving as the man in the middle.

7/6/23: Dalcourt was the starting center for Alabama in 2022 and had good season. He showed improvement over his first year as a starter in 2021. In the middle of the line, Dalcourt was a consistent pass protector who did a nice job of helping to keep a clean pocket. Dalcourt has some size and length issues that could make him a center only for the NFL.

7/6/23: Jurgens was the starting center for the Demon Deacons for the past two seasons. As a senior, Jurgens may move to guard, but with his height, he could be a guard/center flex backup to start out his pro career. It would help Jurgens to add strength for taking on NFL defensive linemen.