There are two things that Iowa and its fans love: dominant defensive performances and dominant offensive linemen. Iowa’s junior center Tyler Linderbaum has been playing like one of the most consistent offensive linemen in the nation.

According to Pro Football Focus, Linderbaum is the only center in the nation that has at least an overall grade of 85. Linderbaum is graded at 89.5 overall by Pro Football Focus through Week 5.

 

Linderbaum has been one of the top rising offensive linemen in the 2022 NFL Draft process. He is the top offensive lineman in the 2022 NFL Draft by CBS Sports as well as Pro Football Focus.

Last season, Linderbaum was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy and he was voted as a first-team All-American by Pro Football Focus and the Athletic. Linderbaum could be the fifth offensive lineman from Iowa selected in the first round of the NFL Draft if he continues his dominating performance on the field.