8. Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 318
40-Yard Dash: N/A
Bench Press: N/A
Vertical Jump: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
60-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Bio: The University of Wisconsin has a reputation for producing solid offensive line prospects, and that tradition can continue this year with Tyler Biadasz. Originally a three-star defensive lineman coming out of Amherst, Wisconsin, and the winner of the 2015 Krumrie Award as the state’s most outstanding defensive lineman, Biadasz committed just two days after his unofficial visit on campus.
He was moved to offensive line after his redshirt year, and started 14 games at center as a redshirt freshman in 2017. He has never looked back, starting every game on the inside ever since.
Stat to Know: Biadasz allowed only 22 total pressures over his three years as a starter for the Badgers.
Strengths: Given his experience, Biadasz checks many of the technical and mental boxes you look for in a center. He processes interior blitzes well, he constantly looks for work, and comes from a “pro style” offense that uses a varied run blocking scheme as well as a variety of protections when the quarterback drops to throw. His battle with Davon Hamilton from Ohio State was a fascinating one to watch. The big defensive tackle got the better of Biadasz on a few times with a bull rush, but the center was able to handle Hamilton on a variety of pass rushing opportunities as well as in the running game.
Biadasz shows great leg drive in the run game, and does a solid job of working combination blocks, as well as getting to the second level when needed. Technically he is sound, both in firing out of his stance, using his hands and working into defenders at both levels before they even see what is headed their way.
Weaknesses: Biadasz lacks the athleticism that you see from other players in this class. He is adept at trap blocks and short pulls, but when asked to move laterally on zone schemes or pull to the edge, the lack of athleticism is evident on film. In space there are moments when he misses blocks, either due to dropping his eyes prior to contact or that lack of athletic ability. He could also finish his blocks better, when working to the edges. In his battle with Hamilton you saw evidence of him struggling against bull rushes, he is much better at handling finesse pass rushing moves. Finally, he lacks the positional flexibility of other options in this class.
Conclusion: Biadasz could be an ideal fit for a gap/power team looking for a center in this class. Teams that work off of play-action in the passing game would consider him a strong option at the position as well. He is technically sound, experienced and well-versed in a variety of different concepts, but lacks some of the athleticism and movement skills that others in this draft bring to the table.
Conclusion: JC Tretter. Both players relied on technique and experience to get the job done, and that would be a career that Biadasz could model his career upon.