New York Giants 2nd Round Selection: OC John Michael Schmitz

Average Weight of an NFL Center

The average weight of an NFL Center is 306.2 pounds.

The average height of an NFL Center is 75.91 inches (just under 6’4″ tall)

Who are the Lightest Centers in the NFL?

You might assume that all NFL Offensive Linemen are over 300 pounds, but that’s not the case. There are 9 Centers that are listed at under 300 pounds. Here are the five lightest:

Sean Harlow – 284 pounds – Cardinals
J.C. Hassenauer – 295 pounds – Steelers
Jason Kelce – 295 pounds – Eagles
Nick Martin – 295 pounds – Commanders
Greg Van Roten – 295 pounds – Bills

Who are the Heaviest Centers in the NFL?

Centers are typically the lightest guys on the offensive line. There are only 5 guys listed at 320 pounds or higher.

Trey Hill – 335 pounds – Bengals
Sam Mustipher – 332 pounds – Bears
Bradley Bozeman – 325 pounds – Panthers
Jon Feliciano – 325 pounds – Giants
Trystan Colon – 320 pounds – Ravens

Average Height and Weight of NFL Centers in 2023 - ( New Window )

it's functional strength and the intangible is his wrestling background

Sports Illustrated had him almost in the 1st round…at #37

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Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): John Michael Schmitz, OL, Minnesota

The Seahawks’ defensive front needs help across the board, but the value’s just not there in this scenario. Instead, Seattle’s better off bolstering its offensive line with this year’s top center prospect.

In comment 16102194 ConsistentGiantFan said:

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In comment 16101692 Chris684 said: Quote: AT-Ezeudu-JMS-Glow-Neal I'm hoping Bredesen replaces Glowinski. There's enough time to aclimate from left to right if it starts now.

I think they'd like McKethan to eventually replace Glowinski.

As for rookie Centers struggling...see Creed Humphrey and Luke Fortner, second and third round picks, respectively, who both started from Day One. Humphrey is obviously the better of the two, by far, but Fortner is pretty damned good in his own right.

I’m sold…

In comment 16101915 bc4life said:

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running for his life and Saquon facing defenders almost as soon as he gets the ball - cannot fathom how anyone could not see the value of this pick. Under this regime - 2 1st round tackles and a 2nd round center. Last time that happened we got Pugh, Flowers, and Weston Richburg.

You might want to rethink 'two first round tackles'.

O’Hara?! Or if he even knew who he was. Too funny 🤣

In comment 16101915 bc4life said:

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running for his life and Saquon facing defenders almost as soon as he gets the ball - cannot fathom how anyone could not see the value of this pick. Under this regime - 2 1st round tackles and a 2nd round center. Last time that happened we got Pugh, Flowers, and Weston Richburg.

Except the little part that they inherited Andrew Thomas

In comment 16101711 thefan said:

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In comment 16101697 Rich_Houston_1971 said: Quote: I think Schmitz could have been had in 3rd rd remote thrower?

Some are an idiot on occasion then there’s some that redefine the word moron

just steady to above avg C play will make a major difference to the Giants offense and he should provide at least steady.

but the Giants could have gotten Hyatt (or a WR they had higher) in the 2nd and in the 3rd gotta Stromberg (who went 97 to the Skins) without giving up extra picks.

I point this out not to criticize the Giants, but to point out I think the Giants really love Schmitz. His age may actually be a benefit in a way, as he can help to lead a young line (particularly if the two NC guards end up winning starting positions soon).

I stand corrected

do love the fact that JMS seems to enjoy beating people up.