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Luke Wattenberg ranks 10th among NFL centers per Pro Football Focus

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Luke Wattenberg ranks 10th among NFL centers per Pro Football Focus
Summary

Pro Football Focus has ranked Luke Wattenberg of the Denver Broncos as the 10th-best center in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Wattenberg, a fifth-round pick from Washington in 2022, has established himself as the Broncos' starting center, starting 29 of 51 games since then. He recently signed a four-year contract extension worth $12 million per year, making him the sixth-highest-paid center in the league. His rise in the rankings reflects significant improvements in both his pass protection and run-blocking abilities over the past two seasons.

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  • •Wattenberg places 10th in Pro Football Focus' center rankings.
  • •He has started 29 of 51 games for the Broncos since 2022.
  • •Wattenberg has a four-year extension worth $12 million per year.
  • •He improved in both pass protection and run-blocking in recent seasons.
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  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — See where Luke Wattenberg ranks among NFL’s best centers (per PFF)
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Pro Football Focus ranked the NFL's best centers ahead of the 2026 season. See where Luke Wattenberg lands on the list.

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