2020 NFL Draft Guard, Center Rankings Top Ten
10. Netane Muti, Fresno State
Size: 6-3, 315
The Good: Power, power, power. With brutish strength and the right body type for an NFL guard, he comes out of central casting. Big, bulky, and with the ability to use it all to generate a push, he’s a tough guy.
The Not-So-Good: Can he stay in one piece? He’ll play through problems, but he suffered two Achilles tendon injuries and missed almost all of last season hurt. Forget about anything in pass protection.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: He’ll drop because of all his injuries and leg problems, but as long as he can stay healthy he’ll be a key part of an NFL running game.
Projected Round: Third
9. Nick Harris, Washington (C)
Size: 6-1, 302
The Good: Able to play guard if needed, he brings high-end versatility to the interior – but he’s a center. He’s great at generating power from his leverage, he’s always moving, and he produced at a high level as the leader up front for a good UW O line.
The Not-So-Good: He’s just not big enough. The lack of length and raw bulk should make him just a center. He’s more of a technician and motor blocker than a blaster.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: The lack of prototype size will knock him down a few spots, but he’s purely a good football player. The athleticism is there to make up for the lack of NFL power.
Projected Round: Third
8. Keith Ismael, San Diego State (C)
Size: 6-3, 309
The Good: A rock of a center who could end up seeing a little time early on at guard it needed, he’s got the feet, the athleticism, and the quickness to be a perfect match for most schemes. The raw strength is there, too, to bring enough power to get by.
The Not-So-Good: The mass is missing. He’s big enough – and his quickness overcomes other issues – but he’s not going to work for a physical offense that likes to blast away.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: Someone will be ecstatic when he falls in the draft. He’s not enough of a prototype to make him a must-have in the first few rounds, but he’ll be a fantastic value pick on Day 3 on the way to becoming a longtime starter.
Projected Round: Fourth
7. Ben Bredeson, Michigan
Size: 6-5, 315
The Good: Get past his lack of finesse and feet – he’s a ball player who has been through the wars. A great leader for the Wolverine line with a ton of experience, he’ll be fine at either guard spot. Consistent, he doesn’t make a whole lot of mistakes.
The Not-So-Good: He’s just not athletic enough. He’s not really a blaster, and he doesn’t have the quickness to handle the better next-level interior pass rushers.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: You’ll need more athletic linemen around him, but he’s a multi-year plug-and-play starter. He might be limited, but you won’t have to worry about the effort.
Projected Round: Third
6. Solomon Kindley, Georgia
Size: 6-3, 337
The Good: This is what you’re looking for in a guard in terms of size and power. He’s one of the bulkiest guards in the draft, and he can move a little bit, too. Able to play either guard spot, he’ll find a home.
The Not-So-Good: There’s a lot of technique work needing to be done – the consistency isn’t quite there with his balance. He’s an okay pass protector against the quicker lineman, but nothing special.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: Put him on a line, tell him to blast away on the man in front of him, and the job will get done. He’ll bring an attitude to a running game.
Projected Round: Third