PFF Center Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2025 NFL season

The center position is crucial for offensive line performance, handling protection calls and slides. This article ranks the top 32 centers for the 2025 NFL season.

Creed Humphrey (Kansas City Chiefs) is highlighted as the most productive offensive lineman since 2021, leading all linemen in PFF WAR (2.05) over four seasons and ranking second in cumulative PFF grade (94.9).

Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens) excels as a premier run blocker, particularly in zone concepts where his 91.7 career PFF run-blocking grade places him in the 91st percentile among centers.

Zach Frazier (Pittsburgh Steelers), entering his second season at age 24, had an impressive rookie year ranking fourth in PFF overall grade (77.9) among centers. His grading profile is strong in both pass protection and run blocking (above 75th percentile).

Erik McCoy (New Orleans Saints) was limited by a groin injury in 2024 but showed elite form in his 293 snaps. His 94.4 PFF overall grade led all centers, and his 0.24 PFF WAR ranked fifth despite limited playtime.

Drew Dalman (Chicago Bears), now under Ben Johnson, is renowned as a top run-blocking center. His career 93.8 PFF run-blocking grade fits well in Chicago's zone-heavy scheme.

Connor McGovern (Buffalo Bills) had his best pro season in 2024 with a 69.5 PFF overall grade. He excels in pass protection, allowing zero sacks and ranking in the 93rd percentile in sack rate over three seasons.

Aaron Brewer (Miami Dolphins) achieved a career-best 74.1 PFF overall grade in 2024 (top-eight among centers). He was one of only two centers (alongside Humphrey) to earn 70.0-plus grades in both run blocking and pass protection.

Ryan Kelly (Minnesota Vikings) aims to rebound after injuries impacted his 2024 season. He is coming off a strong 2023 where he was one of two centers with 75.0-plus grades in pass protection and run blocking, including a position-leading 78.3 pass-blocking grade.

Elgton Jenkins (Green Bay Packers) transitions to center full-time in 2025, leveraging college experience and limited NFL snaps (378) at the position. His 81.6 PFF pass-blocking grade over the past two seasons ranked second among guards.