Positional ranking: #1

Big Board ranking: #20

 

Overview

Position: C

College: NC State

Class: Senior (RS)

Age: 23

 

Measurables

Height: 6’2 7/8”

Weight: 306 lbs.

Arm length: 31 3/4″

Hand size: 10 1/2″

 

Athletic testing

40-yard dash: 4.92 sec.

Vertical jump: 31.0”

Broad jump: 104.0”

Bench press: 34 reps

3-cone drill: 7.41 sec.

Short shuttle: 4.53 sec.

 

Strengths

Intelligent and mobile. Quick out of his stance. Excellent vision in the running game. Helps move defensive linemen as a down blocker on double teams. Easily transitions to the second level to take on linebackers. Accelerates as a puller. Knows how to time angle blocks. Finisher that seeks work through the whistle. Aware and ready to strike in pass protection. Keeps his feet moving. Head stays on a swivel. Has the strength to hold up when he’s able to anchor against bull rushers. Former tight end with great overall athleticism. High-end football character and leadership.

 

Weaknesses

Could struggle against length and power. Sometimes blown backwards at the snap. Doesn’t generate a ton of push in one-on-one blocks.

 

NFL comparison

Jason Kelce – He probably isn’t quite the natural athlete that Kelce is, but Garrett Bradbury is a new-age center that’s perfect for a zone scheme in which can take full advantage of his unique skillset.

 

Conclusion

Overall, Garrett Bradbury is a mobile anchor that should be a Day 1 pick based on his football intelligence and character. Ideally, he will play in a system that allows him to get in space and work to the second level.