I'm not going to pretend to have extensive knowledge about the centers available in this year's draft. In fact, I've only truly analyzed the play of two of them. But from reading a number of different scouting services, and watching one player in particular, it's clear that only one man is fit for the job of first center off the board: California's Alex Mack.
Mack was truly the gold standard for centers in the Pac-10 (a conference I'm familiar with) as well as around the country. At 6'3", 310 pounds, he has the necessary size to translate to the next level. He has been a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, awarded to the nation's top center, each of the last two seasons. And he was awarded the 2008 Draddy Trophy as the top scholar-athlete in all of college football. In other words, he has the skills and the brains to be an NFL player.
Mack currently sits at No. 32 on ESPN.com's Scouts Inc. board, and I would not be surprised if a team took a chance on him late in the first round.
Other Names to Watch: Max Unger (Oregon), Johnathan Luigs (Arkansas), A.Q. Shipley (Penn State)
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