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Tyler Biadasz (rJR)
Wisconsin
Measurables: Height: 6’4” Weight: 314 lbs.
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Arm Length: 32¼” Hand Size: 10” 40 Time: n/a
NFL COMBINE: Did Not Participate
In a Nut Shell:
Biadasz has been the staple of consistency and excellence for a Wisconsin offensive line consistently considered amongst the best in the country. A three-year starter at center, Biadasz helped lead the way for back Jonathan Taylor to rush for over 6,000 yards in their three seasons starting together in Madison. After an excellent 2018 campaign, which led to some speculation Biadasz could enter the draft, he returned to Madison in 2019, where his performance was hampered at times due to nagging injuries. While some analysts have distanced themselves from their once strong feelings towards Biadasz, he’s still the best center in this draft class. Run Block: Biadasz is at his best in the run game. He’s an above average athlete for the position, and his mobility should allow him to thrive in a primarily zone blocking scheme. His ability to get to the edge on pulls and be able to change direction in the open field will give teams more flexibility in their run schemes. At the same time, his physicality at the point of attack on inside zone runs will wear on defensive lines throughout the game, and he should be a day one plug-and-play option at either center or guard.
BEST GAME:
Dinged up for a lot of Wisconsin’s top games in 2019, hosting Nebraska for a night game in 2018 was Biadasz’ most dominant performance in recent memory. Consistently beating up on NFL prospects Khalil and Carlos Davis, the Badgers imposed their will on the ground against the Cornhuskers all game, and Biadasz’s physicality took a toll on the Nebraska defensive line throughout the game. Whether on simple inside zone concepts or the Badgers’ more unique counter and pin and pull concepts, the Badgers dominated the line of scrimmage all night long, and it started with Biadasz at the pivot.
Fit with the Packers:
Depending on what the Packers decide to do with Corey Linsley, Biadasz could be a quick and easy replacement option for Green Bay. Center or guard shouldn’t be out of the question for Biadasz, just like Elgton Jenkins a season ago. The interior also still has some question marks given Bryan Bulaga leaving in free agency and the addition of Rick Wagner, but Biadasz would be a perfect fit in the Packers’ zone scheme, allowing his physicality and mobility to thrive. While Biadasz still has some development to do in pass protection, playing on the inside often gives him help, which will be beneficial.
Pass Pro: In pass protection, he still needs some refinement to his game, but there are no functional concerns with Biadasz in any particular type of pass pro scheme. At times he has the tendency to be a bit over aggressive, but with further NFL coaching, he could become a top player at the center position.
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