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20 Best NFL Players from Pac-12 Schools

By Patrick Schmidt

Oct 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) awaits the snap from center Ryan Kalil (67) during the fourth quarter Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) awaits the snap from center Ryan Kalil (67) during the fourth quarter Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /

. C. USC. Ryan Kalil. 7. player. 87

Ryan Kalil just completed his ninth season in the NFL and it was arguably his finest season as a pro since the Carolina Panthers took him with the No. 59 pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.

It was certainly his finest season from a team perspective as he was one of the leaders on the team that played in the Super Bowl. Kalil may have been better in 2011 when he made his third straight Pro Bowl or in 2013 when he was a first-team All-Pro for the first time, but 2015 is definitely in the conversation.

Kalil has made five Pro Bowl teams since 2009 and is a two-time first-team All-Pro and two-time second-team All-Pro. He’s the best center in the NFL.

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