OCS

1) Jonathon Luigs C 6'4 315 Arkansas
If there was one thing you could rely on with Houston Nutt, it was that his team was going to run
the ball. With D-Mac and Jones in the backfield, who wouldn't. However, it helps when you
have a great pivot man calling the shots from the O-Line. Luigs is not only a rock, he's a smart
guy who does a great job of recognizing the blitz and picking up stunts. He creates huge holes
and always has his QB taken care of. He's one of the best O-Lineman in a great conference.

2) Max Unger C 6'5 300 Oregon
The PAC-10 is loaded with some great Cs this year, and Unger may be the best of the bunch.
He's one of the few Offensive Lineman prospects that can play any position along the O-Line.
Not only can he play them, but he excels at each. Because of his versatility, he'll get swiped up
early on. He's a tremendous blocker and is very reliable. Even without Stewart in the backfield,
they'll be able to move the ball behind Unger. 4 straight years as a starter.

3) Alex Mack C 6'5 315 California
If Unger isn't the best Center in the PAC-10, then Mack is. He could have easily declared last
year and would have gone early. He has great size and completely controls things out on the
field, both physically and mentally. He has a ton of experience and rarely makes a mistake.
While Cal has had some gifted RBs to tote the ball, Mack makes their work easier than it
otherwise would be. Expect for him to be stellar again in 2008.

4) Antoine Caldwell C 6'2 292 Alabama
While he's not the best Center in his conference, he isn't that far off. Caldwell faced some
beasts at DT last season and came out ahead more times than not. He's another guy who
plays much bigger than he is. He has a nice first step off of the snap and beats most
defenders to the punch. He'll have one more year of opportunities to prove himself, as the
defenses in the SEC haven't gotten any easier.

5) *Josh McNeil C 6'4 285 Tennessee
As of today, McNeil is the third best Center in his conference. This may not sound like much
from jump. However, when you look at who's in front of him, and the fact that the conference
he's in is none other than the SEC, this is a respectable ranking. In 2006, McNeil made
virtually every All-Freshmen team out there. He followed up in 2007 with another great season.
If he opts not to declare for the 2009 NFL draft, he should be gone Day 1 in 2010.

6) Eric Wood C 6'4 297 Louisville
Wood is a reliable veteran with a lot of experience under his belt. The QB expectations at
Louisville are extremely high. Meaning, you know what rolls down hill. Wood has worked under
demanding circumstances and has thrived. First year QB Hunter Cantwell will heavily rely on
Wood to be help him along. No problem. While the Cardinals have had issues running the ball
at times, don't look at the Center. He can run block very well and is solid all around.

7) *Jim Cordle C 6'4 297 Ohio State
While he's only entering his Junior year, Cordle may be the most underrated Center in the
nation. Up until last year, he was playing behind then top prospect Doug Datish. So, it's easy
to understand why he didn't get looks as a Freshman. He looked very good last season, and
stood his ground well in a conference with some good DTs. He'll be tested again this year,
and should come through with solid marks. He'll help Wells have another monster campaign.

8) *Brett Helms C 6'2 285 LSU
LSU has had some great Lineman on both sides of the ball, so Helms has gotten lost in the
shuffle somewhat. That still may be the case in 2008. However, Helms is a stud in his own
right. He was on many of the top prospect watch list coming out of High School. He's entering
his third year as the starting Center for one of the most respected programs in the nation. He'll
challenge for the best Center ranking in 2009. He does need to add some weight.

9) A.Q. Shipley C 6'1 297 Penn State
Shipley quietly had a great year for Penn State last season. Once a Defensive Tackle, Shipley
has adjusted to his position well and is a natural fit. While this team will look to air it out to it's
great WR set, it also wants to establish the run with Royster. After all, this is the Big Ten.
Shipley can bang around with the best of them and will supply ample support at both. While a
tad undersized, you'd never know it from his play.

10) Ryan McDonald C 6'5 300 Illinois
McDona;d is another solid prospect who brings versatility to the table. He can pretty much
hold his own at any spot along the O-Line, but does his best work at the Center position. He's
expected to end his college career with over 50 career starts, which makes him one of the
most experienced O-Lineman in the country. He'll battle for 1st team conference honors all
year. He's very dependable as a whole.

Other Considerations...
Rafael Eubanks - Iowa, John Estes - Hawaii, Alex Fletcher - Stanford, David Washington -
Oklahoma State, Jon Cooper- Oklahoma, Robby Felix - UTEP, Mike Dent - West Virginia,
Danny Franks - Troy