If there were a do-over for the 2020 NFL draft, how high would offensive record breakers Justin Herbert and Justin Jefferson go? Would Joe Burrow still be No. 1? Would Tua Tagovailoa fall? Who would be the first defensive player taken after Chase Young?
We had our NFL Nation reporters re-draft the first two rounds -- all 64 picks -- armed with the knowledge of how the season turned out for each rookie. We asked them to explain their reasoning, especially in the instances when they went away from what the teams they cover had done.
We're starting this re-draft with a clean slate -- the order that follows is from when the draft began on April 23, 2020. That means no trades allowed, with teams picking in their original spots throughout all 64 spots.
We'll start with the Cincinnati Bengals and work our way down to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 64:
Jump to:
Full 1-64 re-draft
ROUND 1
1. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: Joe Burrow, QB
New pick: Joe Burrow, QB
Before his season-ending knee injury, Burrow was playing up to his status as the 2020 top overall draft pick. Even as a rookie, Burrow was able to play well enough to mask some of the flaws that became apparent during his six-game absence to close the year. It's early, but Burrow appears destined to be the franchise QB Cincinnati needs. -- Ben Baby
2. Washington Football Team
Original pick: Chase Young, DE
New pick: Justin Herbert, QB
This is painful because Young will be a star and is everything you want in a player. But Herbert plays the game's most important position and threw 31 touchdown passes and only 10 picks -- and the talent around him wasn't always great while the competition was. Young will be great for a long time, but Washington can't pass up a franchise QB. -- John Keim
3. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Jeff Okudah, CB
New pick: Chase Young, DE
While it would have been tempting to go with Tua Tagovailoa here -- even after the Lions traded away Matthew Stafford and acquired Jared Goff -- this team's glaring need at the time of the draft last year and now remains the pass rush. And Young, at the time of the draft and now, looks like a generational talent who will become a star. If this had happened then or now, the Lions would take about 15 seconds to actually make this pick. -- Michael Rothstein
4. New York Giants
Original pick: Andrew Thomas, OT
New pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT
It came down to Thomas and Wirfs for the Giants in the real draft. They were atop their board at this position of need. It's hard after their rookie years not to lean toward Wirfs. He played at an All-Pro level while Thomas allowed the most pressures in the NFL. It was tough to pass on Justin Jefferson in this exercise, but Wirfs was equally impressive at a more premium position. -- Jordan Raanan
5. Miami Dolphins
Original pick: Tua Tagovailoa, QB
New pick: Tua Tagovailoa, QB
Tagovailoa didn't have the eye-popping rookie stats that Herbert or even pre-injury Burrow had, but he won more, proved he can stay healthy and flashed his elite talent in a comeback road win over Arizona and in a great second half vs. Kansas City. There are still plenty of reasons to bet on Tagovailoa as the right QB, especially as Miami improves the offensive talent around him. -- Cameron Wolfe
6. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Justin Herbert, QB
New pick: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT
With Herbert and all of the top quarterbacks off the board, the Chargers take a franchise left tackle to protect Tyrod Taylor (or a potential draft pick in Round 2). Wills started 17 total games for the Browns this season, protecting Baker Mayfield and creating holes in the running game. He'd start immediately for the Chargers. -- Shelley Smith
7. Carolina Panthers
Original pick: Derrick Brown, DT
New pick: Derrick Brown, DT
Taking the best DT in the draft was a no-brainer once again. While Brown didn't put up great numbers in his rookie season, in part because he didn't have Kawann Short next to him most of the year, he was solid and will be the foundation of the interior line moving forward. Had OT Tristan Wirfs been here there might have been some consideration, but Brown still made the most sense. -- David Newton
8. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S
New pick: CeeDee Lamb, WR
Though Simmons started to find his way toward the end of the season, he was largely a nonfactor for most of the year. With hindsight 2020 -- get it? -- the Cardinals needed another top-tier wide receiver in their offense to make it go at the high-octane speed that Kliff Kingsbury prefers. Lamb would give the Cardinals the ideal complement to DeAndre Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald, and he'd also allow for an easy transition between WR and QB considering he played with Kyler Murray in college -- and in a pandemic-shortened offseason, that would've come in handy. -- Josh Weinfuss
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: CJ Henderson, CB
New pick: Justin Jefferson, WR
The Jaguars' QB play wasn't great, but adding Jefferson to a group that already included DJ Chark Jr. and Keelan Cole Sr. would have certainly helped make things easier. Now the Jaguars have bookend receivers for Trevor Lawrence in 2021 and beyond. -- Michael DiRocco
10. Cleveland Browns
Original pick: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT
New pick: Mekhi Becton, OT
Wills had a fabulous first season protecting Baker Mayfield's blind side. But with him off the board here, the Browns go with another promising left tackle prospect for the future. The 6-foot-7 Becton started 13 games for the Jets. -- Jake Trotter
11. New York Jets
Original pick: Mekhi Becton, OT
New pick: Chase Claypool, WR
Ideally, they'd re-draft an offensive tackle, but Andrew Thomas' mediocre season forces them to go wide receiver, their No. 2 need. There's plenty to choose from, including Denzel Mims (the Jets' actual second-round choice), but it's hard to ignore Claypool and his 873 yards and nine TDs. -- Rich Cimini
12. Las Vegas Raiders
Original pick: Henry Ruggs III, WR
New pick: Kenneth Murray Jr., LB
In the real world, the Raiders went unconventional here, making the fastest guy in the draft the first receiver taken in a historically deep draft for receivers. Yeah, he's still available, but was not as productive as hoped for as a rookie. Las Vegas needed a thumper at middle linebacker, an alpha in the middle of the defense that was, well, horrid at times. Murray, who led the Chargers with 107 tackles, the second most among NFL rookies in 2020, more than fits that bill. -- Paul Gutierrez
13. San Francisco 49ers (from IND)
Original pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT (TB traded up)
New pick: Brandon Aiyuk, WR
The 49ers were fortunate enough to get Aiyuk with their second of two first-round picks in the real draft but it's unlikely they'd be able to wait that long this time around. Although Aiyuk was limited to 12 games because of injury and COVID-19 protocols, he lived up to every expectation the 49ers had for him, finishing with 60 catches for 748 yards and five touchdowns. The Niners believe Aiyuk has all the makings of a foundational player for the long haul and would be more than happy to draft him all over again. -- Nick Wagoner
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Javon Kinlaw, DT (SF pick in TB trade up)
New pick: Antoine Winfield Jr., S
The Bucs hit it out of the park with their first two draft picks this year -- right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who allowed just one sack all season and was off the board for this exercise at No. 5, and Winfield, whom they selected in the second round, with the 45th overall pick. The safety became an immediate starter and had arguably one of the best seasons of any rookie on defense. He finished the regular season with 91 tackles (61 solo), 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, an interception and six pass breakups. -- Jenna Laine
15. Denver Broncos
Original pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR
New pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR
Yes, he had some drops -- the five drops in Week 16 were pretty much the nightmare of nightmares for the rookie -- but he still led the team in receiving yards and was second in catches. His route running is special and he consistently got open against the best cornerbacks he faced. He has no real history of drops, so chalk it up to a first-year adjustment. The guy is a No. 1 receiver. -- Jeff Legwold
16. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: A.J. Terrell, CB
New pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S
The Falcons' needs on defense were evident before the 2020 draft and were still evident as the season played out -- they were 29th in total defense, 19th in scoring defense and it took some improved play once Raheem Morris was moved into the interim head coach role to do that. Simmons struggled at times, especially against the 49ers, but he also flashed every bit of the form that will put him in future Pro Bowls. -- Jeff Legwold
17. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: CeeDee Lamb, WR
New pick: Trevon Diggs, CB
The Cowboys took Diggs in the second round and believe he will be a cornerstone piece to their defense for years to come. Mike McCarthy said Diggs has the best ball skills of any young cornerback he has coached. K'Lavon Chaisson would have been the Cowboys' pick last spring had Lamb not fallen to them, but here they still fill a major need with a player they already know well. -- Todd Archer
18. Miami Dolphins (from PIT)
Original pick: Austin Jackson, OT
New pick: Andrew Thomas, OT
The Dolphins rightfully prioritized offensive line in the 2020 draft, and they do it again, happily taking Thomas, who fell 14 spots after an uneven rookie season. Thomas had a better second half, showing potential to be a franchise tackle, and his talent edges out their own pick Austin Jackson, who also had an up-and-down rookie season. He can play left tackle or right tackle, protecting Tagovailoa's blind side. -- Cameron Wolfe
19. Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI)
Original pick: Damon Arnette, CB
New pick: Henry Ruggs III, WR
Remember all that stuff above about how Ruggs was unproductive? Yeah, that still stands. But so does his speed, and in Raider Nation, speed kills. Think Cliff Branch and/or James Jett. The staff loves Ruggs' 4.27-second 40 and his attitude, so still getting him at No. 19, while being able to address the defense earlier, is a boon. Ruggs needs a full offseason and to be used more in the offense -- jet sweeps, bubble screens, slants -- rather than merely a deep threat, and the pick will justify itself. And in this scenario, being the sixth receiver drafted, rather than the first, will lessen the pressure and he can simply play. Albeit, at full speed. -- Paul Gutierrez
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR)
Original pick: K'Lavon Chaisson, LB
New pick: Jaylon Johnson, CB
The Jaguars needed an upgrade at corner after trading Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye, and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen called Johnson the best rookie corner in 2020. Like all rookie corners he struggled at times, but his 15 pass breakups were tied for second in the NFL. -- Michael DiRocco
21. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Jalen Reagor, WR
New pick: CJ Henderson, CB
Henderson fell down the board mainly because he was limited to eight games with a groin injury. But he was the second corner taken in the real draft for a reason. Henderson has elite speed and athleticism, is a playmaker, and would fill a void at the starting cornerback spot opposite Darius Slay. There's an argument to stick with Reagor, who was limited by injury his rookie year but still has plenty of upside, but there's enough depth at WR to address the position later in the draft. -- Tim McManus
22. Minnesota Vikings (from BUF)
Original pick: Justin Jefferson, WR
New pick: Tee Higgins, WR
There was no way Jefferson was going to be available at No. 22 after the record-breaking rookie season he put together, so I went with the next-best option on the board. Receiver was Minnesota's top priority to replace the production it lost from Stefon Diggs's exit, and Higgins would have been tasked with filling that role opposite Adam Thielen the way Jefferson did. He, like Jefferson, was moved around formations, lining up the majority of his snaps (576) at the X while also generating consistent production out of the slot. He finished the season third among rookies in receiving yards (908) and touchdowns (6). -- Courtney Cronin
23. New England Patriots
Original pick: Kenneth Murray Jr., LB (LAC traded up)
New pick: Jeremy Chinn, S
The Patriots are pleased with safety Kyle Dugger, whom they selected with their top pick (No. 37 after trading down), and Dugger might ultimately have more upside than Chinn in the future as he acclimates to the NFL from Division II Lenoir-Rhyne. But Chinn is further along now, which makes him the pick in this format; it's hard to pass up a two-time rookie of the month award winner who finished with 116 tackles, five passes defended and one interception. -- Mike Reiss
24. New Orleans Saints
Original pick: Cesar Ruiz, C
New pick: Jeff Okudah, CB
I considered some guys who had better rookie years. But Okudah has fallen far enough after battling inconsistency, injury and what he called "dysfunction" in Detroit. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder was the No. 3 pick for a reason. He has outstanding traits that could be maximized in Dennis Allen's scheme, and he could be a long-term successor to Janoris Jenkins. -- Mike Triplett
25. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Brandon Aiyuk, WR (SF traded up)
New pick: A.J. Terrell, CB
Jeff Gladney, the cornerback Minnesota took at No. 31 upon executing a draft-night trade with San Francisco to move back from 25, was tasked with a lot in 2020. He played outside and in the slot and somehow was the healthiest of all the cornerbacks in Minnesota. The experience he gained this season is invaluable for what he can become, but I went with A.J. Terrell, whom the Vikings liked a lot last April, in this re-draft. He led all Falcons cornerbacks with 74 tackles and was the fourth-highest-graded rookie corner according to PFF. He took his lumps like most at his position but gave up only 100-plus yards receiving twice. That's not bad in a season where he lined up against the likes of DK Metcalf, Michael Thomas, Allen Robinson II, Amari Cooper and Robby Anderson. -- Courtney Cronin
26. Miami Dolphins
Original pick: Jordan Love, QB (GB traded up)
New pick: Jonathan Taylor, RB
The Dolphins got the most out of Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed, but they finished 22nd in rushing and lacked elite playmaking weapons who can take pressure off Tua Tagovailoa. Taylor helps solve that issue as a bruising runner and receiver with big-play burst. He finished third in the NFL in rushing, in the top five among RBs in 20-plus and 40-plus yard runs, and top 10 in yards per carry and TDs. One playmaker found. -- Cameron Wolfe
27. Seattle Seahawks
Original pick: Jordyn Brooks, LB
New pick: Jordyn Brooks, LB
The Seahawks went with Brooks over Patrick Queen, a player they had similarly rated, because he was 20 pounds heavier and just as fast. Queen had the more impressive rookie season, but Brooks has a bright enough future to remain the Seahawks' pick if they had to choose between the two again. -- Brady Henderson
28. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: Patrick Queen, LB
New pick: Patrick Queen, LB
The biggest hole on the Ravens is middle linebacker, and Queen falls to them once again. Queen has acknowledged his struggles at times, but he has shown flashes of being a playmaker. He is the only rookie linebacker this season to record over 100 tackles as well as at least one sack, interception, forced fumble and defensive touchdown. -- Jamison Hensley
29. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: Isaiah Wilson, OT
New pick: K'Lavon Chaisson, LB
To say Wilson's rookie season was a disaster is an understatement given he played only four snaps and the flurry of off-the-field issues. The Titans add long-term help at OLB by selecting Chaisson. They did some pre-draft work on Chaisson, and he fits an immediate need even though they added Vic Beasley Jr. on a one-year deal. Chaisson gives them a bookend player who can pressure the quarterback off the edge. -- Turron Davenport
30. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: Noah Igbinoghene, CB (MIA pick in GB trade up)
New pick: Jalen Reagor, WR
Aaron Rodgers did just fine without the benefit of a first-round receiver -- or any-round receiver for that matter -- but they sure could have used the kind of fireworks Reagor could have provided on special teams. They saw it firsthand with his 73-yard punt return for a touchdown against them in Week 13, and he's the kind of versatile/motion receiver that's important in coach Matt LaFleur's offense. Not saying Love wasn't the right pick to ensure quarterback stability for another decade, but given how well Rodgers has played, it's easy to say now they could have waited. -- Rob Demovsky
31. San Francisco 49ers
Original pick: Jeff Gladney, CB (MIN pick in SF trade up)
New pick: Javon Kinlaw, DT
The 49ers were quite pleased with how their first round played out in the actual draft and would be again in this scenario with Kinlaw slipping back to them at the bottom of the first round. Kinlaw was up and down as a rookie but flashed enough potential that they are still strong believers in his upside. With a full season under his belt and the anticipated return of Nick Bosa, Kinlaw should have a chance for a breakout 2021 season. -- Nick Wagoner
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB
New pick: L'Jarius Sneed, CB
The Chiefs picked Sneed in the fourth round of the real draft, but he played well enough as a rookie to be selected here. Sneed showed some versatility, playing well at outside corner early in the season and in nickel coverage later on. The Chiefs would be interested in Edwards-Helaire in this scenario. It's just that Sneed has played so well I couldn't risk him not being available in the second round. I would have picked CEH if he had been available in the second round. -- Adam Teicher
ROUND 2
33. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: Tee Higgins, WR
New pick: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR
The Bengals were thrilled when Higgins was available at the top of the second round in 2020. But after his rookie year, there's no way Higgins lasts that long in a redo. However, Shenault isn't a bad option for a team that needs a receiver. His 3.7% catch rate above expectation ranked third among rookie receivers, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. He also caught 50% of his targets in tight windows, which led all rookie wideouts. -- Ben Baby
34. Indianapolis Colts (from WSH)
Original pick: Michael Pittman Jr., WR
New pick: Michael Pittman Jr., WR
The Colts have shorter speedy receivers on the roster, but they lacked speedy receivers with size. That's where Pittman Jr. fits in. He finished third on the team in receiving despite missing three games. He has the tools to be the team's No. 1 receiver, potentially as soon as in 2021 as long as he can stay healthy. -- Mike Wells
35. Detroit Lions
Original pick: D'Andre Swift, RB
New pick: D'Andre Swift, RB
Still went with running back here -- and there was clear debate over whether Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Swift was the top back in the class. Both were still on the board here, and I stuck with Swift because the potential is clearly there for him to be a three-down, all-purpose back. Detroit does have bigger defensive needs and receiver was a consideration, but there are options later in the draft for those positions versus the talent available. -- Michael Rothstein
36. New York Giants
Original pick: Xavier McKinney, S
New pick: Xavier McKinney, S
Let's roll this one back. McKinney's rookie year was spent primarily on the sideline because of foot surgery late in the summer. But when he did get on the field, the returns were promising. He looked like the player the Giants drafted early in the second round, and his versatility (including playing in the slot) fits perfectly in their defense. -- Jordan Raanan
37. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Kyle Dugger, S/LB (NE pick in LAC trade up)
New pick: Jordan Love, QB
The Chargers weren't able to pick Justin Herbert in this re-draft, so they could take a long-term QB prospect in Love. There's a reason the Packers traded up in the first round to take Love. The 6-foot-4 former Utah State signal-caller didn't take a snap in Green Bay, but he might have gotten a late-season shot with the Chargers. -- Shelley Smith
38. Carolina Panthers
Original pick: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE
New pick: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB
Yes, the Panthers have Christian McCaffrey, arguably the best all-around back in the league. But McCaffrey missed 13 games in 2020 with injuries. As well as Mike Davis played behind him, he wasn't dynamic. Imagine what offensive coordinator Joe Brady could have done with Edwards-Helaire, a big part of his scheme at LSU during the national championship run in 2019, even though he missed three games. And you never can have too many good backs even if you have bigger needs defensively. -- David Newton
39. Miami Dolphins
Original pick: Robert Hunt, OT
New pick: Austin Jackson, OT
It's a tough choice here between two of the Dolphins' picks: Jackson and Hunt. Though Hunt had a slightly better season, we go with Jackson here due to upside and likelihood to remain at tackle, a more valuable position. Both Thomas, selected earlier, and Jackson can play right or left tackle, giving them some versatility.-- Cameron Wolfe
40. Houston Texans (from ARI)
Original pick: Ross Blacklock, DT
New pick: Cameron Dantzler, CB
It was tempting to draft a running back to set the Texans up for the future, but Houston had already traded for David Johnson and committed to his 2020 salary of $11 million. Regardless, it's clear that it was the defense, not the offense, that needed an upgrade in 2020. Houston's No. 2 cornerback, Gareon Conley, spent the entire season on injured reserve, and the Texans' top cornerback, Bradley Roby, was suspended for six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The Texans are thin at the position, and Dantzler would be a huge upgrade. -- Sarah Barshop
41. Cleveland Browns
Original pick: Jonathan Taylor, RB (IND trade up)
New pick: Grant Delpit, S
The Browns still desperately need an impact safety long-term to add to their young core. Delpit was turning heads during training camp before the Achilles injury. Here's banking he'll be able to get back to that level after completing his rehabilitation. -- Jake Trotter
42. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR
New pick: Julian Blackmon, S
The Jaguars needed an upgrade at various spots in the secondary and Blackmon would have given the Jaguars something they don't have back there: a playmaker. He started 14 games for the Colts and had two picks, six pass breakups, 42 total tackles and a forced fumble. -- Michael DiRocco
43. Chicago Bears (from LV)
Original pick: Cole Kmet, TE
New pick: Cole Kmet, TE
Kmet barely scratched the surface of his potential last year in Chicago, but he's still the best available in the re-draft. The Bears envision Kmet as being a dominant, two-way tight end who can catch 50-60 passes per season. Kmet finished last season with 28 receptions and two touchdowns; a far cry from what the Bears believe he can do on the football field. -- Jeff Dickerson
44. Indianapolis Colts
Original pick: Grant Delpit, S (CLE pick in IND trade up)
New pick: Jalen Hurts, QB
What better situation to be in as a rookie than learning behind the veteran Philip Rivers, who is in the top five in NFL history in touchdown passes and passing yards, and having Frank Reich, a former quarterback, as your head coach? Hurts could be in position to start in his second season, with Rivers' decision to retire after 17 seasons. Hurts threw for 1,061 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions during his rookie season. -- Mike Wells
45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Antoine Winfield Jr., S
New pick: Mike Onwenu, OG
Again, I think the Bucs hit it out of the park with Tristan Wirfs and Winfield, so I wouldn't change a thing about their draft. But after taking Winfield in the first round with Wirfs off the board, I still needed to shore up protection for Tom Brady. Some might consider this a reach (the Patriots found this gem in the sixth round), and Onwenu might technically be considered a guard, but he ended up starting 12 games as a right tackle for the Patriots and made the Pro Football Focus All-Rookie team at that position. He showed he's not only a powerful run-blocker but held up really well in pass protection. -- Jenna Laine
46. Denver Broncos
Original pick: KJ Hamler, WR
New pick: KJ Hamler, WR, WR
With the way the board fell again, especially at cornerback, Hamler would have been the highest-ranked prospect left on the board for the Broncos at this point. And while injuries marred some of his rookie year, he flashed exactly what the team needs on offense -- especially in his two-touchdown game against the Panthers in December -- and given he is one of the youngest players in the league (he turned 21 in July) he has the coveted upside moving forward. -- Jeff Legwold
47. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: Marlon Davidson, DT
New pick: Ezra Cleveland, OT/OG
Cleveland played every snap in the Vikings' last nine games of the season and his ability to play guard and tackle in the seasons ahead would give the Falcons plenty of options moving forward. Atlanta guard James Carpenter turns 32 in March and backup guard Justin McCray is slated to be an unrestricted free agent. -- Jeff Legwold
48. New York Jets
Original pick: Darrell Taylor, DE (SEA trade up)
New pick: Antonio Gibson, RB
Gibson makes sense because the Jets need playmakers, especially in the backfield. La'Mical Perine (fourth round) is a complementary player, not a featured back. Le'Veon Bell is long gone and Frank Gore, 37, is a free agent, so the need for an RB1 is glaring. -- Rich Cimini
49. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: Chase Claypool, WR
New pick: J.K. Dobbins, RB
The Steelers' run game was dreadful for the second year in a row. Though he was the lead back, as promised by Mike Tomlin, James Conner never returned to his 2018 form. Meanwhile, Dobbins had a solid rookie season in Baltimore and took over starting duties from Mark Ingram II. -- Brooke Pryor
50. Chicago Bears
Original pick: Jaylon Johnson, CB
New pick: Darnell Mooney, WR
Hate to keep re-drafting Bears players, but Mooney is the best available player left on the board. The Bears took the Tulane product in the fifth round and he ended up one of the steals of the draft. Mooney is super quick and can take the top off of an opposing defense. Mooney was Chicago's second-best receiver with 61 catches for 631 yards and four touchdowns. -- Jeff Dickerson
51. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Trevon Diggs, CB
New pick: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE
The Cowboys need pass-rush help, and while Gross-Matos had just 2.5 sacks as a rookie, there is still plenty to work with after what he showed in his big year at Penn State. Ross Blacklock was a consideration, especially because of the move to the Dan Quinn scheme, but Aldon Smith might not be back and there's always going to be concern with Randy Gregory. -- Todd Archer
52. Los Angeles Rams
Original pick: Cam Akers, RB
New pick: Cam Akers, RB
The Rams needed to find a back who could replace the production of Todd Gurley II and they found it with Akers, who came on late in the season to play a key role in a playoff push. Akers battled injury early and late, raising some questions about durability, but his ability to return only two weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 15 squashed any concern about his toughness. Akers will be a playmaker in coach Sean McVay's offense for seasons to come. -- Lindsey Thiry
53. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Jalen Hurts, QB
New pick: Devin Duvernay, WR
Duvernay did a little of everything for Baltimore this season, making an impact as a receiver (20 catches, 201 yards), a runner (4 carries, 70 yards) and a kick returner, where he finished with 578 yards, including a 93-yarder. The Eagles would welcome that kind of versatility to their attack. -- Tim McManus
54. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: AJ Epenesa, DE
New pick: Raekwon Davis, DT
Epenesa has really come on for the Bills to close the 2020 season, but Buffalo's need for a run-stopping defensive tackle became more and more apparent as the season went on. Davis finished the year strong for Miami and at 6-foot-7, 312 pounds can certainly fill space when asked. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques
55. Baltimore Ravens (from NE via ATL)
Original pick: J.K. Dobbins, RB
New pick: James Robinson, RB
The Ravens would've jumped at the chance to get Dobbins again at this spot because he's the perfect fit in their run-option offense. But Robinson's toughness and big-play ability will pack a punch in the NFL's best ground attack, especially because Mark Ingram lacked the same explosiveness from a year ago. -- Jamison Hensley
56. Miami Dolphins (from NO)
Original pick: Raekwon Davis, DT
New pick: Cesar Ruiz, C/OG
The Dolphins liked Ruiz a lot in the draft, but he was taken before their No. 26 pick so it's a coup to get him here. Ruiz can find a home at center or guard. Ruiz struggled for a good bit of his rookie season at guard, but he was playing better ball at season's end. An all-offense first two rounds brings a starting QB, RB and three offensive linemen. -- Cameron Wolfe
57. Los Angeles Rams (from HOU)
Original pick: Van Jefferson, WR
New pick: Van Jefferson, WR
Jefferson impressed throughout training camp, but didn't get as much of an opportunity to contribute during the season as anticipated. Consider his rookie season a redshirt year, and expect that the former Florida Gator will play an impact role in the offense moving forward with the anticipation that receiver Josh Reynolds will not return in free agency. -- Lindsey Thiry
58. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Ezra Cleveland, OT
New pick: Damien Lewis, OG
The third-rounder was the highest-rated rookie guard by Pro Football Focus and was tied for 13th overall at his position. Though his pass-blocking needs work, Lewis was terrific as a run-blocker and could have alleviated some of the issues Minnesota had with the game of musical chairs at right guard by starting there from day one. He put together a good rookie season and looks to have a bright future. -- Courtney Cronin
59. Seattle Seahawks
Original pick: Denzel Mims, WR (NYJ pick in SEA trade up)
New pick: Jonah Jackson, OG
The Seahawks would be sick over just missing out on Damien Lewis, which leaves them with a void at guard. Jackson is a little lighter than Lewis, but he looks like a potential building block for Detroit after starting every game. His 87.5% pass block win rate as a guard was fifth best among rookies. -- Brady Henderson
60. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: Josh Uche, LB (NE traded up)
New pick: Justin Madubuike, DE
The Ravens got Madubuike in the third round, but he looks like a future starter. He showed a lot of effort in run defense and flashed as a pass-rusher. With three starting defensive linemen 30 or older, Baltimore makes a strong investment here with Madubuike. -- Jamison Hensley
61. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: Kristian Fulton, CB
New pick: Kristian Fulton, CB
The Titans know they'll have a tough decision after the season with Malcolm Butler set to hold a $14 million cap number. Fulton is a plug-and-play corner who gives them an option on the nickel as well as outside. His man-coverage skills match what the Titans like to do in the secondary. -- Turron Davenport
62. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: AJ Dillon, RB
New pick: AJ Dillon, RB
The Packers are probably going to let Aaron Jones walk in free agency, and Dillon showed enough in his rookie season -- specifically in his 124-yard performance in Week 16 against the Titans -- that he can be the RB1 of the future. -- Rob Demovsky
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from SF)
Original pick: Willie Gay, LB
New pick: Willie Gay, LB
Gay was set back by the loss of offseason practice and the shortened preseason, so his playing time was limited as a rookie. But he showed all the necessary tools to eventually become the kind of productive player the Chiefs have been looking for at linebacker. -- Adam Teicher
64. Seattle Seahawks (from KC)
Original pick: Jeremy Chinn, S (CAR traded up)
New pick: D.J. Wonnum, DE
Wonnum had three sacks in 14 games and tied for fifth among rookies with 14 pressures, according to ESPN charting. The Seahawks got nothing out of the defensive end they traded up to take in the second round, Darrell Taylor, who spent all season on the non-football injury list because of a college leg injury that didn't heal the way Seattle anticipated. -- Brady Henderson