Like all positions, the state of Michigan has churned out plenty of talented centers throughout the decades. Arguably the best pure center ever from Michigan was Kingsford's Dave Manders. The former Michigan State standout played center for the Dallas Cowboys from 1964 through 1974 leading Dallas to two Super Bowls and became, along with teammate tackle Ralph Neely, the Cowboys' first two All-Pro linemen ever in franchise history. Besides Manders, who's enshrined in the Upper Peninsula Hall of Fame, other top centers from Michigan include current and former NFL players Macomb Dakota's Kyle Cook, Charlotte's Brock Guitierrez, Newaygo's Joe Berger and Detroit's Vince "Bananas" Banonis. Banonis, a former University of Detroit great and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, played on three NFL championship teams with the 1947 Chicago Cardinals and the 1952 and 1953 Detroit Lions.
Here are the top 10 centers for Michigan's Class of 2012 --
Top 10 Center Prospects-
1. Joe Vieau-6-4, 280-Midland
2. Tucker Whitley-6-3, 285-Dexter
3. Josh Hulka-6-3, 275-Fruitport
4. Anthony Brilla-6-0, 265-Allen Park
5. Spencer Smith-6-2, 280-Muskegon Orchard View
6. Matt Hiland-6-3, 285-Edwardsburg
7. Mario Carson-5-11, 305-Detroit Consortium
8. Elijah Kubath-6-1, 260-St. Joseph Lake Michigan Lutheran
9. Mac Ruiter-6-2, 290-Spring Lake
10. Jesston Vanderhoff-6-3, 290-Orchard Lake St. Mary's
Look for Michigan's top 10 defensive ends next.
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