2020 NFL mock draft: Chiefs linked with Javon Kinlaw, Shaun Wade
By Matt Conner
Biadasz is a 6’3, 321 lb. offensive line prospect from Wisconsin with lots of starting experience at center.
They say: “Biadasz is the best interior OL prospect in this class and the perfect guy to help lead Mahomes’ offensive line for years to come. He’s an experienced player that’s made 27 starts over his first two seasons.”
We say: Most Chiefs fans would likely be thrilled with such an early investment along the offensive front—especially the interior. This year especially, the Chiefs have seen the need for not only further depth in the face of injuries but a talent infusion in a group that’s overwhelmed by bigger, better lines.
Biadasz certainly could shift to guard if needed at the pro level, giving the Chiefs a bit of flexibility depending on the other starting five they’ve preferred. If the Chiefs happen to like what Austin Reiter has given them inside, Biadasz could go elsewhere depending on how the team feels about Andrew Wylie’s development or Laurent Duvernay-Tardif’s contract (dead cap space drops to $4M after this season).
Most important, the Chiefs have not invested a high draft pick in the offensive front in quite some time. LDT was a sixth round choice. Wylie was a waiver claim. Reiter came over in an unheralded preseason swap. Other potentials include similar sorts of roster additions (late round flyers, fringe roster grabs). Only the tackles were high-impact imports (big money signing, first round pick).
Biadasz would help the Chiefs interior stand up to more disruptive front lines and should give them a strong performer and future leader along a line that could hit a wall sooner than expected with age (with both tackles hitting 30+ and injury).