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Michigan Wolverines Football center Cesar Ruiz is IOL1 of 2020 NFL Draft

By Cory Kinnan

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Malik Harrison #39 of the Ohio State Buckeyes recovers the fumble by Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter of the game at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Malik Harrison #39 of the Ohio State Buckeyes recovers the fumble by Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter of the game at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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MADISON, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 21: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 21: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Closing the book on Ruiz

Overall, the good far outweighs the bad with Cesar Ruiz after a quite successful career with the Michigan Wolverines football program. The likely scenario ends with Ruiz being the first Wolverine selected in the 2020 NFL Draft by the time April rolls.

A balanced protector along the offensive line, without a doubt, Ruiz is not only the top center in this year’s draft class, but the best interior offensive lineman overall. From his hand placement and usage, to his high level of IQ, to his mobility, Ruiz is a well-rounded prospect and will make a day-one starter for the lucky team that drafts him.

Sure there are some areas of Ruiz’ game that he could improve, such as his ability to pick up speed from delayed blitzes in the A gap, and how he latches at the second level, but as long as he keeps working as hard as he does, then his transition to the NFL will be smooth. Any team in need of a starting center should pounce on Ruiz at the back end of the first round or early on day-two.

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This writer has a first round grade on Ruiz, and currently has him graded as a top-20 overall prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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