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Tyler Biadasz (/biˈɑːdɪʃ/ bee-AH-dish;[1] born November 20, 1997) is an American professional football center for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, where he won the Rimington Trophy in 2019. Biadasz was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Biadasz attended Amherst High School in Amherst, Wisconsin. He was named first-team all-state after his junior and senior seasons as a defensive tackle. The state coaches also named him honorable-mention All-state on offense both years.
As a senior he registered 70 tackles, 7 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and one interception. As a result of his Senior record he received the Tim Krumrie Award as the state of Wisconsin's top high school defensive lineman. He finished his high school career with 232 tackles, 19 sacks, 11 forced fumbles and 3 touchdowns. He also played basketball and baseball.
He committed to Wisconsin on June 8, 2015, after attending a camp on May 31 of that year. He chose Wisconsin over Illinois State, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, and Western Illinois, all of whom also offered.[2]
College career
[edit]Biadasz was redshirted and converted into a center.[3] As a freshman, he started all 14 games, while receiving Freshman All-American and third-team All-Big Ten honors.[3]
As a sophomore, he again served as the anchor of the offensive line and started all 13 games.[3] After the 2018 season, Biadasz consulted with the NFL Draft Advisory Committee and received a grade of "return to school".[4]
In early 2019, Biadasz underwent hip surgery and missed spring practices.[5] Before the season, he was named to preseason All-American teams by College Football News and Sporting News and was also identified as a candidate for the Rimington Award.[6] He started all 14 games, became the first Rimington Trophy winner in school history as the nation's top center and was named a unanimous All-American. He had arthroscopic surgery on the AC joint in his shoulder after the season.
In January 2020, Biadasz announced that he would forgo his senior season and declared for the 2020 NFL draft.[7] He started at center in all of the 41 games of his college career and helped block for running back Jonathan Taylor.
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m) |
314 lb (142 kg) |
32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
6 ft 7+7⁄8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[8][9] | ||||||||||||
Dallas Cowboys (2020–2023)
[edit]
Biadasz was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (146th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.[10] As a rookie, he replaced an injured Joe Looney in the starting lineup of the fifth game against the New York Giants. He took over the starting center role for 4 straight games, until suffering a severe calf strain injury during warmups, in the ninth game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was placed on injured reserve on November 21, 2020.[11] He was activated on December 12, 2020.[12] Looney started at center in the last 8 contests of the season.
In 2021, he started all 17 games at center, helping the offense rank number one in the league in yards per game (407) and points per game (31.2). In the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he contributed in the blocking of a 400-yard passer and a pair of 100-yard receivers (ninth time in franchise history).
In 2022, he started in 16 games at center. In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, he suffered a high right ankle sprain in the third quarter. He was forced to miss the regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders and was replaced with Connor McGovern.[13] He returned for the playoffs. He participated in the Pro Bowl at the end of the season as the NFC alternate center, since Jason Kelce was playing in the Super Bowl.[14]
In 2023, he started 16 games at center, helping the team rank fifth in the league in overall offense (371.6 yards per game). In the season opener against the New York Giants, he recovered a Tony Pollard fumble near the goal line that led to a touchdown. In Week 2 against the New York Jets, he recovered a CeeDee Lamb fumble after sprinting more than 30 yards down the field to keep the drive alive. He was declared inactive in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, after suffering a hamstring injury during practice and was replaced with Brock Hoffman.[15] He was not re-signed after the season.
Washington Commanders (2024–present)
[edit]Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Washington Commanders on March 15, 2024.[16][17] He reunited with head coach Dan Quinn, who was the defensive coordinator with the Cowboys. He was acquired to replace Nick Gates and Tyler Larsen as the team's starting center. He started at center in all of the 15 games he played in. He contributed to solidify the team's offensive line and improve the rushing offense (third in the NFL with 154.1 yards per game). He also helped rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels with pre-snap calls. In Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints, he was declared inactive with an illness and was replaced with Michael Deiter.
Biadasz started all 16 of his appearances for Washington during the 2025 campaign. On December 31, 2025, Biadasz was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to knee and ankle injuries suffered in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.[18]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | DAL | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | DAL | 17 | 17 |
| 2022 | DAL | 16 | 16 |
| 2023 | DAL | 16 | 16 |
| 2024 | WAS | 15 | 15 |
| 2025 | WAS | 16 | 16 |
| Career | 92 | 84 | |
Personal life
[edit]Biadasz's parents are dairy farmers.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "2022 Dallas Cowboys Media Guide" (PDF). NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ Williams, Scott A. (June 8, 2015). "Amherst's Biadasz commits to Badgers". Stevens Point Journal. Gannett. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c Potrykus, Jeff (April 6, 2019). "UW notes: Tyler Biadasz put NFL on hold in part because of Badgers' struggles in 2018". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Gannett. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ Riese, Owen (July 10, 2019). "Most important Badgers for 2019, No. 8: Tyler Biadasz". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ Kocorowski, Jake (April 7, 2019). "Tyler Biadasz returns to Wisconsin as leader on the offensive line". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ Barney, Erin (July 10, 2019). "Two Badgers make Sporting News preseason All-American team". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (January 8, 2020). "Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz to enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "Tyler Biadasz Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ "Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin, C, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ Flaherty, Kevin (April 25, 2020). "Dallas Cowboys pick Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ Henry, Asa (November 21, 2020). "Cowboys activate OT Brandon Knight, add Tyler Biadasz to IR". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ Henry, Asa (December 12, 2020). "Cowboys' Biadasz returns from IR, backup released, 2 elevated from PS". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Archer, Todd (December 30, 2022). "Cowboys C Tyler Biadasz's ankle injury 'better than anticipated'". ESPN. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (January 30, 2023). "Tyler Biadasz Added To NFC Pro Bowl Roster". Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Archer, Todd (September 21, 2023). "Cowboys star CB Trevon Diggs suffers torn ACL". ESPN. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (March 11, 2024). "Tyler Biadasz agrees to three-year deal with Commanders". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Commanders sign C Tyler Biadasz". Commanders.com. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Commanders place C Tyler Biadasz on Injured Reserve". commanders.com. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ Schwartz, Jared (April 12, 2018). "Rooted: Mentality forged on family farm inspires work ethic for Biadasz". The Daily Cardinal. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
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View on GrokipediaEarly years
Early life
Tyler Biadasz was born on November 20, 1997, in Amherst, Wisconsin.[1] He grew up in the rural community of Amherst, a small town with a population of just over 1,000 residents, where his family maintained a dairy farming operation.[7][5] The family farm spanned 1,000 acres and maintained 850 to 900 head of cattle. Although the farm was owned by his grandfather, Biadasz spent much of his early years working there alongside his parents and older brother Joel, performing demanding chores that built his physical stamina and mental toughness.[5] These tasks included milking cows, feeding calves, stacking hay bales, and cleaning barns—activities that his family emphasized required relentless effort and perseverance.[8] His father, David Biadasz, played a key role in these experiences, teaching him core values of resilience and hard work from a young age, while his mother, Lori Biadasz, provided steady support as a homemaker.[9] This farm-rooted upbringing in Amherst instilled a foundational work ethic that influenced Biadasz's approach to challenges throughout his life.[9]High school career
Tyler Biadasz attended Amherst High School in Amherst, Wisconsin, where he emerged as a standout defensive lineman during his high school football career.[1] Playing primarily as a defensive tackle, Biadasz recorded impressive statistics over his high school career (three varsity seasons), including 232 tackles, 19 sacks, and 11 forced fumbles, showcasing his disruptive presence on the defensive line.[5] His physicality, honed partly through the demanding work on his family's farm, contributed to his reputation for toughness and relentless play.[10] In his senior season, Biadasz earned unanimous first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press and WFCA. As a junior, he was named first-team all-state by the WFCA and honorable mention by the Associated Press, recognizing his dominance on both sides of the ball—he occasionally saw action on offense as well.[11][12] During his senior year in 2015, he tallied 70 tackles, seven sacks, and five forced fumbles, helping lead the Amherst Falcons to an undefeated 14-0 season and a WIAA Division 5 state championship with a 42-0 victory over Spencer/Columbus Catholic in the title game.[5][13] For his efforts, Biadasz received the Tim Krumrie Award as the top senior defensive lineman in Wisconsin.[14] Biadasz was a three-star recruit according to ESPN, rated as the No. 74 defensive tackle in the class of 2016 and the sixth-best prospect in Wisconsin, though his recruiting profile drew limited national attention initially, with only five scholarship offers from programs including Wisconsin, Illinois State, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, and Western Illinois.[15][5] Scouts praised his strength and quick first step off the line, but his smaller stature at 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds raised questions about his fit at the college level as a defensive end.[16] He also participated in basketball and baseball at Amherst, adding to his multi-sport athletic profile before committing to the University of Wisconsin to continue his football journey.[17]College career
Wisconsin Badgers
Tyler Biadasz committed to the University of Wisconsin in June 2016 as a three-star interior lineman recruit from Amherst High School in Wisconsin, where he had earned recognition as one of the state's top prospects.[2][18] Biadasz redshirted during the 2016 season, preserving a year of eligibility while transitioning to the center position on the Badgers' offensive line. In 2017, as a redshirt freshman, he earned the starting role at center and appeared in all 14 games, anchoring the line for a Wisconsin team that finished 13-1 after losing the Big Ten Championship Game to Ohio State and winning the Orange Bowl.[2][19] By the 2018 season, Biadasz solidified his role, starting all 13 games at center amid a campaign where the Badgers compiled an 8-5 overall record, with a 5-4 mark in Big Ten play, supporting a ground attack that emphasized power running. He continued starting every game in 2019, appearing in all 14 contests as part of an offensive line that paved the way for running back Jonathan Taylor's national-leading 2,197 rushing yards, contributing to Wisconsin's 10-4 finish and appearance in the Rose Bowl. Over his college career, Biadasz started all 41 games he played, providing consistent protection and run blocking in the Big Ten's physical trenches.[2][20][19]College awards
During his time at the University of Wisconsin, Tyler Biadasz earned numerous accolades that highlighted his prowess as a center, culminating in national recognition for his leadership and technical skill on the offensive line.[2] In 2019, Biadasz won the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's top center in NCAA Division I football, marking the first time a Wisconsin Badger received the honor.[21] The award, named after former Nebraska All-American Dave Rimington, is determined by a consensus selection process using first-team All-American picks from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and The Sporting News, with the center earning the most first-team nods declared the winner; Biadasz prevailed over finalists including Oklahoma's Creed Humphrey and Temple's Matt Hennessy after anchoring Wisconsin's line for a 10-4 season.[22][23] This victory, announced on December 12, 2019, underscored his dominance in both run blocking and pass protection, as voted by coaches and media who praised his ability to make line calls and sustain blocks against elite defenses.[24] That same year, Biadasz was named a unanimous first-team All-American, earning selections from the AFCA, Associated Press (AP), FWAA, Sporting News, and Walter Camp Foundation—the highest level of consensus recognition for college players.[2] He was also a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the best interior lineman in college football, further affirming his status among the nation's elite offensive linemen based on voting from the Football Writers Association of America that evaluates overall impact on team success.[25] Biadasz's Big Ten Conference honors reflected his consistent excellence across three seasons. In 2019, he secured first-team All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media panels, recognizing his pivotal role in Wisconsin's ground game.[26] He had previously earned consensus first-team All-Big Ten laurels in 2018 for his redshirt sophomore campaign, where he started all 13 games and demonstrated superior leverage and agility in pulling assignments.[27] As a redshirt freshman in 2017, he received third-team All-Big Ten recognition after starting all 14 games, a remarkable debut that established him as a foundational piece of the Badgers' offensive line.[28] Additionally, Biadasz served as a team captain in 2019, leading his peers through vocal direction and on-field example during practices and games, a role that amplified his influence on Wisconsin's offensive cohesion.[29] These college honors significantly boosted Biadasz's NFL draft stock, positioning him as a top-tier center prospect and contributing to his selection in the fourth round (No. 146 overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft.[27]Professional career
Dallas Cowboys (2020–2023)
The Dallas Cowboys selected Tyler Biadasz in the fourth round (146th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft, valuing his college pedigree as a Rimington Trophy winner at Wisconsin for his intelligence and run-blocking prowess.[30] As a rookie, Biadasz served primarily in a backup role but saw action in 12 games, starting four at center after injuries to veterans like Joe Looney, logging 427 offensive snaps amid the team's transitional offensive line.[1] He also dealt with a hamstring injury during pregame warmups late in the season, limiting his consistency in a year marked by COVID-19 disruptions across the NFL. Biadasz emerged as the full-time starting center in 2021, anchoring the position for all 17 regular-season games with 1,204 snaps (98% participation rate) and contributing to the Cowboys' playoff appearance.[1] He maintained that role in 2022, starting all 16 games (1,066 snaps, 97% rate) and earning his first Pro Bowl selection as an alternate replacement for Philadelphia's Jason Kelce, recognizing his elite pass protection and leadership on a line that supported a top-five scoring offense.[1][31] In 2023, Biadasz started all 16 games despite a hamstring strain sustained during practice before Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, which sidelined him briefly for evaluation but did not cause him to miss playing time; he was listed as questionable but returned to start, including in the playoffs.[1][32] Throughout his Cowboys tenure, Biadasz signed a standard four-year rookie contract valued at $3,785,588, with base salaries escalating from $610,000 in 2020 to $2,743,000 in 2023, including a $653,588 signing bonus; no extensions were negotiated during this period.[33] As the snapping and calling center, he played a key role in protecting quarterback Dak Prescott, notably in playoff games across 2021–2023 where the Cowboys advanced to the wild-card or divisional rounds each year, allowing Prescott to post efficient performances despite losses to San Francisco in 2021 and 2022.[1]Washington Commanders (2024–present)
On March 15, 2024, Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Washington Commanders, including $17.7 million guaranteed, marking his entry into free agency after four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.[34][35] As the team's starting center, he joined a revamped offensive line under new head coach Dan Quinn, focusing on improving protection and run support in a scheme emphasizing mobility and quick decisions.[4] In the 2024 season, Biadasz started 15 games, anchoring the line with a 79.3 pass-blocking grade through the first nine weeks and allowing just one sack overall, earning recognition as an unsung hero for his consistency.[36][37] He adapted effectively to Quinn's system, contributing to the Commanders' offensive line ranking ninth in pass-blocking efficiency at midseason.[38] However, Biadasz missed Week 15 due to an illness but returned to start the remainder of the season until suffering an ankle injury in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons on December 29, 2024, which made him doubtful for and ultimately caused him to miss the regular-season finale in Week 18.[39][40][41] Entering the 2025 season, Biadasz continued as the starting center, providing veteran leadership on a line that added left tackle Laremy Tunsil via trade.[42] As of November 16, 2025, he had started all 10 games, including Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, helping block for quarterback Jayden Daniels while the unit ranked 11th overall in offensive line grades.[43][44] A highlight came in the October 19 divisional matchup against his former team, the Cowboys, where Biadasz delivered perfect pass protection in a 44-22 loss, earning a 60.1 run-blocking grade despite the team's struggles.[45] Recent performances showed minor regression, including two pressures allowed in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks that contributed to sacks, but his role remained pivotal in maintaining line cohesion.[46][47]NFL statistics
Biadasz has appeared in 86 games over his NFL career through Week 10 of the 2025 season, starting 78 of them.[1] His starts include partial duty as a rookie in 2020 before becoming a full-time starter from 2021 onward. The following table summarizes his games played and started by season:| Season | Team | Games Played | Games Started |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dallas Cowboys | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | Dallas Cowboys | 17 | 17 |
| 2022 | Dallas Cowboys | 16 | 16 |
| 2023 | Dallas Cowboys | 16 | 16 |
| 2024 | Washington Commanders | 15 | 15 |
| 2025 | Washington Commanders | 10 | 10 |