2019 NFL Mock Draft: Packers address defense, Bills get offensive weapon

BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 03: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after the LSU Tigers missed a second half field goal at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama won the game 29-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 03: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after the LSU Tigers missed a second half field goal at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama won the game 29-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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15. Miami Dolphins: Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin

Though the Miami Dolphins have a decision to make regarding Ja’Wuan James at tackle, it does seem as if they’re set at that position moving forward — especially if they do re-sign him to a modest deal. Where they’ve been lacking for some time now, however, is on the interior of the offensive line at both guard positions and at center. Tyler Biadasz could be the answer for them there.

Coming from the offensive line factory that is Wisconsin, Biadasz is a mauler up front with great size and punch on the interior. He’s quick off the snap and you’ll rarely see anyone in the Big Ten be able to match his power up front on his college tape. While taking an interior offensive lineman is never a sexy pick, it’s one here that could tremendously benefit the Dolphins moving forward.

16. Washington Redskins: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

The future of Alex Smith on the football field being in doubt following his horrific leg injury speeds up the quarterback timeline for the Washington Redskins. With Smith in his mid-30s, they were going to have to look for the future at the position soon. But Smith’s injury and the uncertainty of his recovery means that they need to address the man under center now, which they do here by taking Drew Lock out of Missouri.

Lock has the best arm talent in this class, but struggled early in 2018 with his reads in new, more pro-style offense than the spread that he previously played in. However, Lock started to come on late in the season and progress. If he can continue that trajectory and become more comfortable with his feet and mental processing in that type of offense, he can be the guy for Washington.