The Seattle Seahawks have long sought continuity on the offensive line, something they are really going to struggle to demonstrate in 2020.
Left tackle Duane Brown isn’t going anywhere, but left guard Mike Iupati and right tackle Germain Ifedi are both unrestricted free agents, along with backup tackle George Fant.
Additionally, backup center Joey Hunt is a restricted free agent and starting center Justin Britt and right guard D.J. Fluker could both find themselves released in order to clear cap space.
The team does have a plethora of young offensive line talent, including Ethan Pocic, Jamarco Jones and Phil Haynes, but they’ll need to explore either the free agent market or the NFL draft if they want to create a strong enough position group to protect Russell Wilson next season.
If they do decide to look for upgrades at center, one option in the draft is Wisconsin’s Tyler Biadasz.
Biadasz won the Rimington Award for the best center in the college ranks last season, while anchoring Wisconsin’s exceptional running game all year.
A shoulder injury prevented him from participating in combine drills, and will likely stop him from participating at the school’s Pro Day as well. However, his high football IQ, excellence as a run blocker, balance and footwork have many believing he could be an immediate starter in the NFL.
If the Seahawks are willing to use a Day 2 draft pick on Biadasz, he would likely be the frontrunner to start at center (assuming Britt is cut) and would push Pocic to a guard position.
The line is going to look a lot different in 2020, but some smart drafting and a free agent or two could improve this unit, and Wilson’s performance, as this team looks to once again contend for a deep playoff run.
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