Cowboys trade up, draft potential Frederick replacement in Biadasz

The Dallas Cowboys selected center Tyler Biadasz out of Wisconsin in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 146th overall.

The Cowboys made a rare trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to land Biadasz, sending No. 164 and a 2021 fifth-rounder to their divisional rivals in exchange for No. 146.

Dallas needed a center after five-time Pro Bowler Travis Frederick retired at 29 years old in March. Frederick also played at Wisconsin in college.

Prospect Profile

School: Wisconsin
Height: 6-4
Weight: 314 lbs

Positives

• One of college football's top run-blockers over the last two seasons
• Excellent movement skills to meet linebackers at second level
• Extremely high awareness of post-snap movement along defensive line
• Light feet and quick hands after snapping the ball
• Led college football's top rushing attack
• Excels on double teams

Negatives

• Major pass-blocking regression in 2019 after excellent 2018 season
• Average size, frame, and athleticism
• Concerning balance - was thrown off his spot against strong defenders
• Habit of overextending in pass protection and leaning in the run game

Bottom line

Biadasz flirted with declaring for the NFL draft following the 2018 campaign and likely made the incorrect decision by returning to school. Despite being named an All-American last season, the Badgers blocker declined as a pass-protector in 2019. Before we bury him, it must be noted that Biadasz is already a top-tier run blocker who mixes effortless movement skills with explosion off the snap and well-timed aggression. The accomplished center's stock won't be as high as it was at this time last year, but his weaknesses aren't as noticeable as they would be elsewhere on the offensive line.