DRAFT TRACKER 2025

Majors is a short-armed, center-only prospect. He’s technically sound and plays with poise and control. He’s athletic enough to lead the charge around the corner and can get into the second level. He has neutralizing core strength but that won’t mean much against NFL two-gappers who can strike and control him when singled up. He’s a coach’s dream with a high football IQ and operational toughness. He punches with inside hands and a well-balanced base to immediately stall early bull-rush tries. Majors is smart, tough and reliable with the potential to eventually become a starter.

Wilson is a one-year starter lacking the size and power to hold his own against an NFL nose tackle. He’s athletic and should continue improving with additional experience but will need help from bigger guards next to him. He plays with inside hands and decent core strength in both phases but would benefit from better strain and a finisher’s mentality. He’s rangy and agile in protection and was rarely bull-rushed. Wilson could be targeted by teams in the middle rounds of the draft, but his potential to struggle against the power of NFL opponents lowers his floor.

When it comes to the three phases of a run block (positioning/sustain/finish), Lampkin has the best tape I’ve studied of any prospect in the 2025 draft. He’s tremendously quick and athletic to beat defenders to the spot laterally or to climb and connect in space. He plays with excellent hand placement, leverage and footwork to sustain blocks. He uses that stickiness to finish blocks, too. He’s sound in pass protection but will give way to size and length from time to time. Unfortunately, he falls far below NFL size standards, but he’s too good a football player to ignore. Smart teams should consider using Lampkin as a fullback who can get into space and stick to his block while offering position flexibility as an emergency backup at center. Whether he’s drafted or not, Lampkin has NFL-caliber talent.

Highly intelligent center-only prospect coming off of an Achilles tear. McLaughlin has his itinerary fully mapped pre-snap but makes quick alterations when needed. He’s gritty with good core strength. He has the range and radar to pull effectively and operates with timing on work-up blocks. He lacks ideal knock-back pop at the point and his block sustain could take a small downturn against NFL power. He’s technically sound in protection but a lack of length and range causes it to get leaky when rushers find his edge. His injury status could hurt his draft slotting, but he has the makeup and consistency to make it in the league. 

Webb signed with Georgia as a top-rated center recruit but transferred to Jacksonville State after seeing limited action over three seasons. He played guard for JSU, but needs to move back to center due to a lack of mass and length. His core strength makes him tough to knock around in protection and he’s solid against twists. He’s an athletic move blocker and creates push on down blocks, but stepping up against bigger, longer opponents will challenge his consistency. Webb plays with a level of control and confidence that gives him a chance to compete for NFL snaps.

The traits and athletic features don’t stand out, but Kendall comes from NFL bloodlines and simply knows how to play. He’s detail-oriented as a run blocker with good footwork, hand placement and body control. He adjusts well to movement in-line or in space to execute his block. He’s not a bender, so I expect him to have trouble dealing with A-gap pluggers and longer bull-rushers who can roll him into the pocket. Kendall’s technique, toughness and intelligence are important elements as a center, but given his measurables and lack of position flexibility, his ceiling might be on the lower end.

West plays with consistent control and confidence. While he has lined up at all three positions along the interior, he projects as a center who has the flexibility to play guard in a pinch. He has the strength to stay connected to bigger bodies but lacks the size and length to become a consistent block finisher in battles against defenders with NFL-caliber size. He’s been rock steady in pass protection, but he wasn’t often tested by long-limbed athletes when singled up. West’s play strength, consistency and scheme-independence bolster his chances of being drafted on Day 3.

Center-only prospect and four-year starter whose technique and toughness help make up for a lack of ideal mass and length. Bayer consistently gets into the chests of opponents by using efficient hand placement and block centering. He’s sturdy at the point of attack but doesn’t generate much pop-and-push. Bayer displayed the ability mirror and anchor against Michigan’s pass rush early in the 2024 season. He’s well-schooled in all facets and very tough, but a lack of position versatility and limitations as a difference-maker in an NFL-caliber run game could hurt his chances.

Powerful interior lineman who proved he belonged in his single season in the SEC after transferring from North Carolina Central. Simpkins is a durable four-year starter with NFL size and guard/center flexibility. His best tape is in the run game, where he pushes defensive tackles against their will and has the athleticism to play in space. He makes good use of his length in pass protection, but he struggles to recognize and adjust to gaming fronts. Simpkins’ size, strength and position flexibility gives him a chance to hear his name called on Day 3.

Sixth-year senior and two-time team captain with average size but positional flexibility. Cox plays with measured steps to track his block in space and does a nice job of running his feet through contact as a helper. He strains through the block but has trouble keeping a heads-up nose tackle from playing past him or shedding him off his base. Cox’s shorter arms and inconsistent instincts against rush games will make it difficult for him to keep his A-gaps protected and will be concerning for offensive line coaches.

Zone-scheme center with below-average play strength but a good feel for getting to his blocks on the move. Hartwig can improve his engagement power with better hand work but will never be the guy to neutralize or move bodies in front of him. He can get to his landmarks laterally and is patient and accurate when working up to linebackers. Hartwig is average in pass protection and will need to prove he can hold up against bull-rushers. He’s a pesky run blocker when he’s on the move but his limitations narrow his list of potential landing spots.

Versatile offensive lineman with impressive football intelligence and quality pass protection. Monheim has started at guard, tackle and center, but a lack of functional length narrows the focus on where he could take snaps at the next level. He plays with punch quickness and accurate hands but will get beat by longer rushers and a two-gapping nose tackle. He fits up blocks on time, but won’t get much push or displacement. He does excellent work identifying fronts and communicating with teammates, which will endear him to coaches, but Monheim might not create enough plus reps against NFL opponents to make his mark.

Four-year starting center with a scrappy playing demeanor. Mays is very capable on lead pulls and up to linebackers. He plays with good hand placement and technique in the run game but will struggle to sustain blocks against NFL length/power. He’s adequate on most pass reps and punches with some authority but could have issues holding up on his own when isolated. Mays is a good football player, but he’s a single-position prospect who could have a tough time finding a home in the NFL because he lacks standout traits.

Athletic but undersized center prospect who plays with consistency and a feel for his assignment. Michalski’s first-step quickness creates early advantages as a run blocker, but he might not have enough size to maintain those advantages against pro defenders. He’s smooth in pass protection and is effective in space as a move blocker, but long-armed defenders could put him in a tough spot if singled up in pass protection. Michalski is a feisty competitor with good tape and might be able to compete for a roster spot even though he lacks favorable measurables.

A four-year starter with plenty of game experience, Vavao lacks the size and length teams covet from interior offensive linemen. He plays with inside hands and adequate core strength at the point of attack. However, he will have issues getting to his landmarks as a move blocker and mirroring athletic pass rushers when singled up. Vavao’s lack of adequate quickness and length will make his journey an uphill climb.