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Tyler Biadasz goes one for two at the College Football Awards

Wisconsin Badgers center Tyler Biadasz won the Rimington Trophy at the College Football Awards but came up short for the Outland Trophy.

For a kid who originally came to Madison as a lightly-recruited defensive lineman out of tiny Amherst, Wis. (population: 1,035), it’s safe to say things have turned out pretty well for Tyler Biadasz as a Badger.

Fours years after arriving on campus, he now finds himself universally considered one of the top offensive linemen in the nation and a likely first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Nearing the end of his best (and likely final) season as a Badger, Wisconsin’s star center was a finalist for both the Rimington and Outland trophies at yesterday’s College Football Awards in Atlanta, Ga.

He came up short in his pursuit of the Outland Trophy (awarded to the nation’s top interior lineman), with Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell taking home that honor over Biadasz and Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown. However, he didn’t leave empty-handed.

Biadasz was recognized as the nation’s top center when he was awarded the Rimington Trophy on the red carpet before the awards show, coming out on top of fellow finalists Matt Hennessy (Temple) and Creed Humphrey (Oklahoma).

Biadasz is the first player from Wisconsin to receive the trophy since its inception in 2000.

“It’s absolutely an honor to be a part of this,” Biadasz said upon receiving the award, according to the press release from the Rimington Trophy. “To be recognized nationally with an award for your specific position, recognizing the work that you put into your craft, you feel really grateful. This award means a lot to me. Coach (Joe) Rudolph and Coach (Paul) Chryst took a shot on me. I had never played center. Now, to be recognized as the best in the country, that’s really unbelievable to me. I’m very grateful to them for how they’ve affected my life and helped me along the way.”

Biadasz will be officially honored as the award’s recipient at the 20th Annual Rimington Trophy Presentation at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Neb. on Jan. 18.

Tyler Biadasz named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy

Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz was announced on Monday as one of the three finalists for the Rimington Trophy.

After a stellar redshirt sophomore season in which he was a consensus First Team All-Big Ten selection and graded out as the nation’s top center by Pro Football Focus, Tyler Biadasz entered the 2019 campaign with plenty of hype as potentially the best player at his position in all of college football.

Biadasz has fully lived up to those lofty expectations this season, earning first-team all-conference honors for the second year in a row while blasting open holes for the Big Ten’s No. 2 rushing offense, looking like a possible first-round NFL draft pick in the process. After Monday’s announcement that he has been named one of the three finalists for the Rimington Trophy, he’ll have a chance to officially earn the title of the nation’s best center.

The Rimington Trophy is awarded each season to the most outstanding center in the FBS. The winner is chosen by determining the consensus All-American center pick from the All-American teams selected by the Walter Camp Foundation, Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America. The player with the most first-team votes from those three teams wins the Trophy.

In addition to Biadasz, the trio of finalists includes Matt Hennessy (Temple) and Creed Humphrey (Oklahoma). The winner will be announced on Jan. 18, and should Biadasz be named the recipient of the Trophy, he will be the first Badger to take home the award in its 19-year history.

Along with Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell and Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, Biadasz is also one of the finalists for the Outland Trophy, awarded to the nation’s best interior lineman on offense or defense. The recipient of that award will be announced on Thursday.

Three Wisconsin Players Named to All-Big Ten Offensive Team

Three players for Wisconsin were named to All-Big Ten Offensive teams on Wednesday. Jonathan Taylor RB, Tyler Biadasz C, Cole Van Lanen LT

After the Big Ten Conference released its All-Big Ten defensive team and special teams selections on Tuesday it was the offenses turn on Wednesday.

Not surprising Wisconsin was well represented as for the third straight year running back Jonathan Taylor was a consensus first-team All-Big Ten selection. In addition, Taylor for a second consecutive year was awarded the Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year.

Center Tyler Biadasz joined Taylor as a consensus first-team All-Big Ten selection while starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen was named to the second-team All-Big Ten by the media but was an honorable selection by the coaches.

Taylor, like he has throughout his career at Wisconsin, has been able to terrorize opposing Big Ten defenses as through Big Ten play he has rushed for 1,338 yards on 225 carries and has rushed for 11 touchdowns. Taylor entering this year was strictly known as a runner but he was able to prove that he’s capable as a receiver too as he finished the regular season with 201 receiving yards on 22 catches and five touchdowns.

In order for Taylor to have success, it began with the performances of Biadasz, Van Lanen, along with the rest of Wisconsin’s offensive line. In particular, Biadasz and Van Lanen helped anchor Wisconsin’s offensive line and helped pave the way for Wisconsin to average 417.4 yards of total offense over conference play as 238.4 of those yards came on the ground.

Other Wisconsin players to receive honorable mentions on offense were right tackle Logan Bruss, wide receiver Quintez Cephus, and tight end Jake Ferguson were consensus honorable mention selections. Jack Coan was an honorable mention selection by the media.

PFF suggests surprise O-line replacement for Bills in latest mock

Pro Football Focus’ latest 2020 NFL mock draft has the Buffalo Bills selecting offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz from Wisconsin. 

Pro Football Focus‘ latest 2020 NFL mock draft has the Buffalo Bills selecting offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz from Wisconsin.

Prior to this season, the Bills revamped their offensive line and one of the surprise players having a solid 2019 campaign for the Bills is left guard Quinton Spain.

So how do those two players connect? PFF predicts the Bills could use their first-round pick in the upcoming draft to replace Spain.

Here’s how PFF explains the pick:

26. BUFFALO BILLS – C TYLER BIADASZ, WISCONSIN
The highest-graded center in college football, Biadasz has the size to play any interior position. Quinton Spain has been a godsend at left guard but is only on a one-year deal and the Bills can’t afford to let their line backslide in 2020.

The Bills could certainly use a draft pick to replace Spain, but two other options will also be on the table early for Buffalo: receiver and pass rusher. Spain is only on a one-year deal, but it could be imperative they bring him back. Offensive lines build cohesion over time and this Bills unit could be even better next season.

Another reason for keeping Spain could be Dion Dawkins. As a rookie, Dawkins thrived next to Richie Incognito, then took a step back. Re-signing Spain could be an investment in keeping the entire left side of the Bills’ offensive line playing well via a Dawkins-Spain duo.

Plus, Spain is only 28 so a long-term deal with him shouldn’t be off the table. His “Mr. Undrafted” mentality as an NFL player suits the Bills’ “culture” perfectly.

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