NFL draft 2024: Oregon Ducks star projected to go to the Dallas Cowboys at No. 31 in mock draft

Many evaluators consider Jackson Powers-Johnson the top center prospect in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. How much this recognition will influence his draft position remains uncertain.

While centers typically hold the lowest priority among offensive line positions, with tackles being most coveted followed by guards, there’s always demand for a proficient center, and Powers-Johnson seems to fit the bill perfectly.

Yahoo Sports analysts Charles McDonald and Nate Tice predict Powers-Johnson as a first-round pick, projecting him to join the Dallas Cowboys at No. 31 after a mock trade with the San Francisco 49ers.

With the departure of veteran center Tyler Biadasz, who signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Washington Commanders in free agency, the Cowboys find themselves with only one center on the roster, Brock Hoffman, who has limited starting experience.

This vacancy at center makes it a top priority for the Cowboys, reflected in many mock drafts forecasting their selection of a center in the first round.