Spin off: Name me some realistic mid-late rnd centers that we could possibly nab

Name: Marcus Martin
Position: Center
School: USC
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 320 pounds
Projected round: 2nd-3rd
40-yard dash time: 5.36
Bench press reps: 23


Key stats: Martin started 35 games in his three seasons at USC. Originally working as a guard, he moved to center last season, quickly establishing himself as one of the nation's top prospects at the position. He's rated as the No. 1 center by Mike Mayock, Mel Kiper Jr. and Scouts Inc.

If he falls to 3rd do you take him there?

It is unlikely that Marcus Martin falls to our pick in the 3rd.

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Top 5 Centers are:
Marcus Martin 2nd round
Weston Richburg 2nd-3rd round
Travis Swanson 3rd round
Bryan Stork 4th-5th round
Tyler Larsen 5th-6th round

Personally, I'm hoping for Weston Richburg in the 3rd or 4th round

Richburg:
STRENGTHS: Prototypical build for an interior lineman with a powerful, square frame to handle bull rushers and good initial quickness and overall athleticism to block on the move. Good upper body strength to move the defensive tackle and has the balance and quickness to turn and seal his opponent from the action.

Often asked to pull on sweeps, screens and shows impressive quickness and change of direction for a man of his size. Intelligent. Makes all of the line calls and keeps his head on a swivel to help teammates when uncovered.

Durable. Started all 49 games of his career.

WEAKNESSES: Some questions about level of competition, though Richburg played well against top opponents when CSU faced them, including Alabama in 2013.

Effective run blocker, but isn't a mauler with dominating leg drive. He could also stand to show a little more nasty to his play. Possesses the athleticism to handle guard duties but has only started three games there in his career - the first three games of his career.

COMPARES TO: Brad Meester, Jaguars -- Durable, intelligent and a better athlete than most give him credit for, Richburg somewhat anonymously emerged as one of the country's best over his collegiate career, similar to the way Meester proved quietly dependable for the Jaguars.


Player Overview
Richburg's first calling card is his durability, as the Bushland, Texas native started every game over the past four years. He finished off a first-team All-Mountain West senior season, anchoring an offense that averaged 461.2 yards per game through 13 games.

He was invited to the Senior Bowl, where Richburg impressed with his ability to handle powerful bull-rushers from more prominent programs while also showing the ability to get to the second level.

Durable, intelligent and a better athlete than most give him credit for, Richburg is a Top 100 prospect who could ultimately challenge Arkansas' Travis Swanson to be the first pivot off the board if he can continue to build momentum throughout the draft process.

Yeah, I'm not thinking a center before the fourth, and preferably after.

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If he falls to 3rd do you take him there?

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If he falls to our pick in the third, I think that's a value we won't pass on. But I don't think he'll last that long. You have to like this about him though:

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COMPARES TO: Alex Mack, Cleveland Browns

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If either Martin or Richburg are there at our pick in the third, I think we definitely consider it.

I couldn't even tell you a single center in this draft

I'll take the Bodine as a FA.

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He needs some grooming, but I think he has potential. If we can get a vet on a 1yr deal, I'd go this route and develop him for a year.

Saves a draft pick probably.

Greg Oden

Exactly.

1st round wr
2nd round Martin
3rd round cb

Matt Armstrong from Grand Valley State just sounds like a guy that would fit in on the Saints O-Line.