CENTERS
Mason Cole, Michigan
Game Film Evaluated:
Ohio State (2017)
Wisconsin (2017)
Penn State (2017)
Analysis: Excellent technique and plus footwork in both the run and pass game. He lacks length to keep pass rushers away from his body. He can get caught reaching and pulled off balance. He can anchor effectively. He has no issues getting upfield, hitting the moving target, pulling and sealing off the edge. He is able to turn his man in close quarters and move down the line of scrimmage. He played LT while at Michigan but he’s going to have to move inside at the next level. He plays with good awareness, can pick up stunts and pass off defenders effectively. When he loses, its due to the first step quickness and lacking the length to keep defenders off his body. Physical and looks to finish his blocks to the whistle.
Summary: Mason Cole is a very good offensive lineman and although he played outside in college, that is not his position in the NFL. He projects to be a fine offensive guard as a left guard to take advantage of his pulling ability in the run game. He can handle either blocking scheme but he should excel in zone blocking more because he has such good footwork. He started as a center during his junior season and expect him to be a starter at any interior offensive line position. He is a first round player but I downgrade him to a final second round grade because of the position change required. Early 2nd round grade.
Frank Ragnow, Arkansas
Game Film Evaluated:
Texas A&M (2017)
Alabama (2017)
TCU (2017)
Analysis: Played RG during the Alabama game. Solid athleticism and is aware in pass protection. Passes off defenders and picks up delayed blitzers effectively. He keeps his head on a swivel in pass protection. He can struggle keeping his feet moving in pass protection and sliding effectively when the pocket shifts laterally. Plus run blocker and excels getting to the second level and burying defenders at the next level. He more than held his own vs Alabama, anchored extremely well and got a push in the run game. Pulls effectively and can hit the moving target but also keep them engaged. Needs to improve his balance, ended up on the ground too often against TCU especially when run blocking vs a nose tackle.
Summary: Frank Ragnow is one of the most polished, complete and versatile lineman in the draft. He brings tremendous experience, served as a team captain and played at both center and right guard in 2017. He has the strength to fight with physical tackles, strength to anchor vs powerful bull rushers and adequate footwork and strong hands to keep athletic rushers away from his QB. He can pull effectively and nail the moving target and looks to bury them to the ground when he gets his hands on them. Better in an angle scheme vs zone blocking but confident he can handle both at either center or guard. He will be a rookie starter and solidify either guard or center position for the next 8-10 years at a high level. 2nd round grade.
Billy Price, Ohio State
Game Film Evaluated:
Iowa (2017)
Michigan (2017)
USC (2017)
Analysis: Physical and ideal frame for an interior lineman. Adequate mobility with plus game strength and physical style of play. He looks to finish his blocks and wants to take his man to the ground. He can pull effectively and hit the moving target at the second level. Plus run blocker and adequate feet and can anchor effectively. He handled top prospect Maurice Hurst from Michigan consistently. He can turn his man in close quarters and seal off the hole. He lacks the quick feet necessary to slide in pass protection and can get caught reaching or off balance handling twists and stunts. Needs to work on firing off the line properly, drops his head bit too often and block can be defeated easily. He needs to keep his hands inside and will get caught grabbing defenders.
Summary: Billy Price is a solid mauling type center prospect who projects best in an angle blocking scheme. He has solid mobility to get upfield and excellent when pulling. He can get out in space and hit the moving target and drive them downfield. He brings the right mentality to an interior lineman, he wants to dominate his man and takes any opportunity to punish them into the ground. He can also play guard if needed. Better run blocker than pass protector especially against athletic tackles will give him trouble. He lacks the feet to handle quick tackles especially if he doesn’t get his hands on them. Needs to improve his technique but should be an immediate starter and best utilized for a power run blocking team that runs a lot of angle blocking with their lineman. Late 2nd round grade.
James Daniels, Iowa
Game Film Evaluated:
Wisconsin (2017)
Penn State (2017)
Michigan State (2017)
Analysis: Moves well down the line. Best on the move and he can get out to the second level and hit the moving target. Looks to finish his blocks. He can anchor vs big bull rushers lined up over his nose. He can get into trouble when he doesn’t play with a wide base and keep his feet moving once engaged. Keeps his hands inside and gets an excellent push in zone blocking. Not a mauling type or someone who can dominate his man in close quarters. Fails to stay engaged when getting to the second level. Needs to do a better job keeping his head on a swivel in pass protection to be aware of delayed blitzers and passing off defenders.
Summary: James Daniels is a solid center who can be a plus run blocker and adequate in pass protection for a zone heavy blocking scheme. He excels getting on the move as he moves well for his size and has good balance. He lacks power at the initial POA and can anchor vs bigger tackles but needs to improve his footwork to prepare for athletic rushers who can bring both power and quickness. He can turn his defenders in close quarters and get to the second level effectively. He needs to improve consistency bending at the knees vs the waist and attack defenders in space under control to stay engaged for his RB. Early 3rd round grade and rookie starter especially in a zone blocking scheme.
Scott Quessenberry, UCLA
Game Film Evaluated:
Washington (2017)
Cal (2016)
Texas A&M (2016)
Analysis: Excellent mobility and he can get out in space and at times hit the moving target. Moves down the line effectively. Defeated by a good swim move vs Washington. When he loses, its because of initial quickness to beat him to a spot and lacks the athleticism to recover. He can get caught reaching and defenders can easily defeat him. He can get to the second level and put a hat on a defender. He can turn his man effectively and seal off the edge of a hole. Not a power mauling type blocker. Unable to drive his man off the line with his core strength or leg drive.
Summary: Scott Quessenberry is a zone blocking exclusive center who can handle his job effectively but will struggle at times against elite nose tackles and one technique tackles. He can get out in space and pull effectively and sometimes hit the moving target. He does a good job in pass protection keeping his head on a swivel and aware of stunts from the defense. He keeps his feet moving laterally and generally has good balance. He gets into trouble when explosive quick tackles beat him to the gap and he gets caught reaching and over extended. He projects best to a zone blocking scheme that wants mobility over strength like Denver. He can be a solid starter in the league and compete for a starting job as a rookie. 3rd round grade.
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