Stanford’s steady, physical center with proven starting chops
Drake Nugent built his reputation at Stanford by starting 24 straight games at center in 2021-2022, earning All-Pac-12 honorable mention in both seasons and giving up just four sacks in 2022; that’s the kind of dependable interior anchor teams love. He’s known as a tough, technically sound pivot who brings consistency, leverage, and experience, though evaluators have noted he projects best in a zone-based system and is more of a center-specific fit than a versatile mauler.
