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2012 NFL Draft rankings: Center

The center class, as has been the case the past few seasons, is a weak one. Much like 2010 with Maurkice Pouncey, the 2012 class features just one singularly great center prospect.

That would be Ohio State’s Mike Brewster. An experienced senior with good size and length, Brewster has a been a starter since his freshman year. He’s a smart player who should seamlessly transition to the NFL.

After Brewster, the class is suspect. See my current ratings after the jump.

1. Mike Brewster | 6'5, 295 pounds | C | Ohio State
2. William Vlachos | 6'1, 290 pounds | C | Alabama
3 Ben Jones | 6'3, 300 pounds | C | Georgia
4. Ben Burkett | 6'4, 300 pounds | C | Northwestern
5. David Molk | 6'2, 288 pounds | C | Michigan
6. Moe Petrus | 6'2, 293 pounds | C | Connecticut

JUNIORS:

1. Peter Konz | 6'5, 313 pounds | C | Wisconsin *
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