Ryan Kelly

Kelly took over for Barrett Jones, the 2012 winner of the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center, and played well over the past three seasons, emerging as the top-rated senior center prospect by 2015. He finished his career with a national title win in his 35th career start, took home the Rimington Award as the nation's top center in 2015 and shared the SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy (top blocker) with Arkansas' Sebastian Tretola.

quick snap-and-step motion and works hard to gain body position, anchor and absorb contact, extending to keep defenders from his body.

WEAKNESSES

both rely more on hustle than physical talent, but they also have a strong understanding of how to use their positional skill and smarts to complete the mission.

IN OUR VIEW

average-at-best size, length and growth potential. needs to continue and develop his power. quick movements based more on awareness rather than explosive traits.

Overeager at times and needs to stay off the ground, lunging, dropping his eyes and falling off his target. Overaggressive at the second level, leading to his pads rising or overrunning linebackers. Needs to improve his timing in space to land blocks on designed screens.

arguably the top center prospect in the country, kelly was a model of consistency for the tide offense in 2015 with opposing coaches praising his knowledge and instincts as a blocker. he projects as a solid day two pick and long-time starter in the nfl.

--Rob Rang and Dane Brugler (2/4/16)

strengths

Communication skills and grit made him the glue of the Alabama offensive line. Boasts the awareness and strength you would expect from the leader of Alabama's offensive line. Quite athletic, slipping to the second level easily while run blocking and mirroring defenders while in pass protection. Has not allowed a sack the past two years.

durability hasn't been a strength, missing four games in sept. 2013 (stretched mcl), two games in oct. 2014 (right knee sprain) and most of the texas a&m contest this past season due to a concussion (oct. 2015).

COMPARES TO

Kelly was one of the country's most versatile offensive line prospects with impressive strength and athleticism who can possibly play all five positions

a consensus four-star prospect and a big pickup for the Crimson Tide out of the state of Ohio

was selected as an Under Armour All-American, but unable to play in the game coming off of a knee injury

ranked the nation's No. 2 center by Scout.com

ESPNU lists Kelly as the No. 4 center in the country while Rivals.com has Kelly ranked sixth at center and the No. 15 overall prospect in the state of Ohio

suffered a torn ACL in 2010, which forced him to miss time, but was still named third-team Division I All-Ohio

was a first-team all-conference and all-city selection on the offensive line as a junior in 2009

SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 42 player in Ohio

selected Alabama over offers from Arizona, Boston College, Florida, Florida State, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina State and Tennessee.