DRAFT TRACKER 2020

Athletic and tenacious with the combination of skills and technique to fit into a variety of blocking schemes on the next level. Ruiz wins early with initial quickness and fast hands into first contact. He works to convert early advantages into wins. He's consistent in securing down-blocks and has the athletic traits to become a second-level factor. He'll give some ground to power rushers and needs help against wide-bodies, but the tape checks out. Ruiz has early starting potential and should develop into a good pro with guard/center flexibility.

Starting-caliber center with big hands, long arms and good core strength to match power on power when needed. Cushenberry isn't rigid or stiff, but he does have some limitations with lateral quickness, which show up against athletic edge rushers and with potential run game limitations in space. He's extremely difficult to bull-rush and is rarely beaten to the punch in his pass sets. LSU was frequently tasked with five-man protections in its passing scheme, which put Cushenberry on more of an island than he will see as a pro, so scouts should account for that. He's a do-your-job prospect with the strength to handle an odd-front nose and could be a long-time starter.

Three-year starter who uses hand placement, leverage and athletic ability to make up for his lack of mass and length. He's patient to center blocks and runs his feet to lock in and begin sustaining. He has the lateral quickness and body control to reach, pull and stay connected to blocks on the move. He has issues with timing blocks up to linebackers, but that should be correctable. Below-average physical traits could limit his suitors, but scheme fits will like the movement and intangibles he brings to the table. He has early backup, eventual starter potential.

Worker-bee, center-only prospect who won't check many physical boxes but brings his grit to the fight on every snap. Harris' body type belies his impressive foot quickness and ability to make all the move blocks needed from his position. His ability to sustain both run and pass blocks speak to his consistency of effort and performance, but size, scheme and positional limitations could cause him to drop lower in the draft than his actual tape would dictate.

Reliable interior blocker with guard/center flexibility who is better-suited for zone blocking than trying to push people around heads-up. Ismael is a rhythmic move blocker with footwork and feel to find his landmarks. He's also scrappy enough to hang in against power across from him, but he can't do it alone. While he hasn't consistently faced off against NFL-caliber competition, he appears to have enough anchor to help fortify the pocket for quarterbacks. He could find early work as a backup G/C, with the potential to become a starter.

Solid but unspectacular center prospect who has been a consistent performer during Jonathan Taylor's rushing reign in the Big Ten. He's smart, well-versed in every blocking scheme and plays with efficient, inside hands that possess impressive grip strength. He plays under control and usually hits his landmarks, but he has issues winning when matched against power. Pass protection could be a concern, as NFL sub-rushers will feast on his lunging and average lateral quickness. Biadasz's skill level has been developed, so he could become an early starter with limited upside.

Team captain and three-year starter who is short on traits and athleticism but plays with savvy and determination. He wasn't asked to do much move-blocking in Mississippi State's rushing attack and could struggle with that request as a pro, but he has upper-body power to wall and seal down-blocks and stalemate opponents as a drive-blocker. Athleticism and balance concerns could show themselves in NFL pass protection, but he does find ways to hang in and recover. He has center/guard roster flexibility and could compete for a backup role.

He has both center and tackle experience but will likely be considered solely as an interior lineman. Possesses average size and good balance. Plays with a wide base at the point of attack and up to the second level as a run blocker. He finds early positioning but too often fails to follow through as a finisher. He's capable in pass protection, but needs to be quicker and more accurate with his punch. Cabral has backup center/guard ability but could be asked to do more at some point.

Undersized, but unmistakably tough and determined. Woodard's four seasons as a starting lineman have coincided with impressive rushing seasons by a variety of runners who are now in the pros. He moves with explosive burst off the snap and is made for a zone scheme, but is not a finesse center. While he looks to mix it up, he lacks the length and bend to foster block-sustain when moving forward. He should be decent in pass pro, but a lack of patience and that same inconsistent pad level creates opportunities for rush counters to beat him.

Pollard offers a full plate of personal and football character with side dishes of technique and center/guard flexibility. He's been well-schooled and has tasted a winning culture from high school through college. With his re-made body, he's picked up better quickness and consistency of movement, but may not be strong enough to handle the explosive power he'll have to face on a regular basis in the NFL. If he can improve his play strength, a back-end roster spot or practice squad is a possibility.

Four-year starter who has the ability to assimilate into a variety of schemes but is unlikely to stand out in any particular one. His strong, accurate hands and determined effort are his calling cards and he's been able to hang in against a series of big, talented interior linemen over the years. He lacks power and mass, which could hurt his chances with teams who play against odd-front defenses, but he's a steady performer who could offer late-round value as a backup.

Durable four-year starter who is limited by his single-position projection and very short arms. Juriga is an athletic center with the ability to get out in space and make adjustments onto moving targets. He's technically sound and operates with smart hands and consistent leverage firing out on blocks. Sustaining blocks is good, but long-armed defenders could trouble him and cut into success rate as a pro. He handles stunts and twists fairly well but is average in his ability to recover when beaten. He's unlikely to be drafted, but the bloodlines, fundamentals and consistency could earn him a roster shot for teams who value the tape over just the traits.

Lifelong center who sees the game well and plays with plenty of grit and toughness. Shackelford has average size and below-average length so he'll have to become more accurate and consistent with his hands as both a run blocker and pass protector. He won't offer second-position flexibility and isn't going to impress with athletic traits, so backup duty might be his ceiling over the long term.

Sawed off center-only prospect lacking contact balance and functional length for prolonged battles against NFL size. He has good football intelligence, plays with effort and possesses adequate lateral quickness for some outside zone blocks, but lacks the range to get to all of them. He doesn't have a standout play characteristic to make up for a lack of NFL traits and will be hard-pressed to hold his own against the size and strength he would be tasked with blocking on a regular basis.