It’s the NFL Draft from the college perspective with a simple mindset: can the guy play at the next level or not? What are his chances to succeed, and is he worth the time and effort? What’s his value? 

The class is … very, very good. There are two sure-thing starters in Hroniss Grasu and Cameron Erving – even though we have Erving listed as a tackle, he’ll move – and there are plenty of strong prospects who’ll go in the mid-rounds. 
The most overrated prospect: Reese Dismukes, Auburn
The top underrated prospect: Andy Gallik, Boston College 
The deep, deep sleeper: Nick Easton, Harvard 
The best value prospect: B.J. Finney, Kansas State

1. Hroniss Grasu, Oregon 6-3, 297 
– Extremely quick and athletic, he’s the most talented pure center in the draft. He fit the Oregon system perfectly, and while he might not be for every NFL offense, he has the strength to go along with the movement to hold his ground without a problem – he’ll hit. 
– He’s always going to give the honest effort, but he’ll never blow away anyone and he’s not going to bring the thump on a regular basis. He’s not for a power rushing attack, but has the ability to play for a long, long time as long as he’s not asked to come up with big holes. 
Yes or No?: Absolutely. He blocks angry and is great on the move. He’s the right kind of center for the modern NFL offenses, but he needs to add a little bit of weight. He might not be an All-Pro type, but he’ll be an anchor and a leader for a long, long time. 

2. Andy Gallik, Boston College 6-2, 306 
– Very strong and very tough, he’s a true run blocking center who’ll keep the intensity going for a full 60 minutes. A great leader and powerful hitter for one of college football’s stronger ground attacks, he’ll destroy blockers in a phone booth and will instantly fit in for any offense that wants to bring the thump.
– Forget about getting him on the move. He’s not quite right for several NFL offenses and won’t get down the field and do anything big. His game is about strength, not agility. 
Yes or No?: Yes, but in the right offense. Hroniss Grasu might be the better fit for the modern NFL, but there’s a place for Gallik as a tough guy leader who’ll always produce. 

3. B.J. Finney, Kansas State 6-4, 318 
– Not quite as strong as expected at the combine, and not athletic in any way, he doesn’t look the part, but he’s a purely great football player. No one will bring a better effort and he always handled himself more than fine as the leader and anchor of a good Kansas State attack. 
– Huge, he’s more of a mauler than most of the centers in the draft. Despite looking decent in Indianapolis, he’ll never do anything on the move and he’ll get killed from time to time by the interior speed rushers, but he’s an ultra-reliable anchor who can step in and start for a decade. 
Yes or No?: Yes, but don’t expect him to be anything special. He’s a starting NFL center, but that’s it. He’s not going to be the best player on a line and he’s not going to be a regular all-star, but he can play. 

4. Reese Dismukes, Auburn 6-3, 296 
– A technician, he’s not all that bulky and he has functional strength, but his game is about on-field quickness and athleticism, doing a great job of getting on the move and making things happen on the move. However, he didn’t workout all that well at the combine and didn’t look the part. 
– While there were more talented players up front, he was the key blocker for one of college football’s most devastiating ground games. He uses what he has well and can wall off defenders in the right way for most current NFL offenses. 
Yes or No?: Maybe. He’s a late round pick who’ll have to go to the right team and be given a chance. He’s a talented football player, but he just doesn’t have the tools to be a great NFL prospect. 

5. Shaquille Mason, Georgia Tech 6-2, 310 
– A guard in college, he projects to be a center at the next level with a little bit of time. He has the versatility, but he’s not quite built to be an NFL guard. Even so, he’s a fantastic run blocker who moves really, really well. He has the tools to be terrific in the middle. 
– While he’s great on the move, he’s a pure power blocker who needs to improve his pass blocking skills. Given a little bit of time and seasoning, and he could grow into a special center. 
Yes or No?: Great at the Senior Bowl, he opened up eyes and showed he could become a big-time blocker and producer if given the chance. The upside is enormous, but it’s going to take a little while before he reaches his full potential. 

6. Greg Mancz, Toledo 6-4, 301 
– A terrific cog for a devastating ground game, he can play just about anywhere on a line and could be a functional backup who does a variety of things if he doesn’t take over a starting gig in the interior. First, though, he has to be 100% healthy again after suffering aknee injury. 
– He’s not going to kill anyone inside, but he’s technically sound and does just about everything right. While he could work as a guard or an emergency tackle, he’s a smart center who can lead a line for a long time.
Yes or No?: Yes, but he might serve best as a late-round jack-of-all-trades guy who could be a swing backup who fills a hole somewhere. The more finesse the offense he gets to play in, the better. 

7. David Andrews, Georgia 6-3, 294 
– Quick and athletic enough when he needs to be, he’s a better all-around prospect than he’s being given credit for. He might not have the ideal tools, but he blocked at a high level for a strong SEC line for a very, very long time.
– He’s just not big enough and he doesn’t have NFL tools. He can play, but he’ll need to be next to bigger, talented guards in the interior.
Yes or No?: Scrappy enough and aggressive enough to make a roster, he proved he could shine as a three-year starter, and even though he might not look right, he’ll deserve a long, long look. 

8. Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern 6-2, 304 
– He doesn’t have the size and he doesn’t have the right look to move around inside if needed, he’s a center, and that’s it. Forget about trying him out at guard and hoping it works out – he’s a center or bust. 
– Very smart and very tough, he was able to power away in college when needed, and he was just fine when the offense turned to a quicker, zone-read style. He found a way to play. 
Yes or No?: He’ll sit on a practice squad for a while and should get a shot to show what he can do. He’ll come up with the effort on every snap, but he’ll get beaten up by big defensive tackles. 

9. Dillon Day, Mississippi State 6-4, 305 
– Versatile, he’s athletic enough to get a look at several different spots, but he’s a nasty center who started at a high level for four years. He’s an attitude blocker who might be able to will his way onto a roster.
– There’s no real power to his game. He’ll do whatever is needed to block, and he’ll fight his way to make something happen, but he’s a beefed up player who has maxed out what he can do.
Yes or No?: Interesting. He might turn out to be a tough cut just because he’ll provide value at several positions. 

10. Max Garcia, Florida 6-4, 309 
– While he might not be the most talented center in the draft by a long shot, he has the size and the quickness to look and play the part. A versatile blocker, he can move to guard if needed, and saw time in college at tackle. 
– Banged up and needing to show off a little mobility when he’s healthy, he doesn’t have the pure athleticism to move around and do too much for an NFL line. Stick him in a phone booth and he should be fine, but don’t expect much more. 
Yes or No?: A practice squad prospect who could find a role in a few years for someone who’s patient. Won’t be ready to produce right away.