The 2022 NFL rookie class created a lot of buzz with up-and-down quarterback play, explosive wideouts and shutdown cornerbacks. Some of the season's biggest stars, however, were taken in the later rounds. What if your team had the chance to change its picks?
We asked our NFL Nation reporters to give the teams they cover a do-over, re-drafting the first two rounds of the 2022 NFL draft -- all 64 picks. We asked them to explain their reasoning for each pick, especially in the instances when they went away from what the teams they cover did last April. We're once again starting with a clean slate: The order below is as it was when the draft began on April 28, 2022. There are no trades allowed, with teams picking in their original spots going into the start of Round 1.
Only one quarterback -- Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett -- was selected in the first two rounds last year. Will another name (perhaps Brock Purdy?) be picked in this re-draft, and where will Pickett land? Plus, how high will late-round standout cornerback Tariq Woolen, a first-team All-Pro selection, climb?
Let's get started, with the re-draft's No. 1 overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars and ending with the Denver Broncos, who had one pick in the top 64.
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ROUND 1
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Travon Walker, DE
New pick: Sauce Gardner, CB
Adding an elite cornerback in a conference that includes quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert is a no-brainer. Gardner led the NFL in passes defended (20), had two interceptions and was named first-team All-Pro for the Jets. With the development of Tyson Campbell, this would give the Jaguars one of the league's best cornerback tandems. Walker had 3.5 sacks as a rookie, and his pass rush win rate (10%) ranked 41st of 48 qualifying edge rushers. -- Michael DiRocco
2. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Aidan Hutchinson, DE
New pick: Aidan Hutchinson, DE
Hutchinson was everything the Lions imagined in his rookie season and more. He helped change the culture, with Detroit winning eight of its final 10 games. He led all rookies with 9.5 sacks and had three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. -- Eric Woodyard
3. Houston Texans
Original pick: Derek Stingley Jr, CB
New pick: Tariq Woolen, CB
Woolen was a fifth-round steal for the Seahawks, as he tied for the league lead in interceptions (six), had the fourth-most passed defended (16) and made the Pro Bowl roster. Compare that to Stingley, who had one interception and five passes defended. The 6-foot-4 Woolen has outstanding physical traits -- he ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the combine -- and is fluid in and out of his backpedal, which makes it hard to attack him deep. -- DJ Bien-Aime
4. New York Jets
Original pick: Sauce Gardner, CB
New pick: Brock Purdy, QB
Yes, Purdy will be on the shelf for at least six months with a UCL tear to this throwing elbow, but we're thinking long term not short term. It hasn't worked out with Zach Wilson -- the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 -- so it's time to change direction at quarterback. Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant in the real draft, but he'd be very relevant to the Jets. He'd look good in Gotham, especially if they fail to land veterans Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr this offseason. In eight starts and four relief appearances -- three starts in the playoffs -- Purdy completed 66.5% of his passes, throwing for 1,943 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. -- Rich Cimini
5. New York Giants
Original pick: Kayvon Thibodeaux, OLB
New pick: Kayvon Thibodeaux, OLB
Let's stick with the original pick of Thibodeaux. He led all qualifying rookies in pass rush win rate (17.9%) and got better as the season progressed once his knee was healthy. There's little doubt Thibodeaux will be a good player. The only question is whether he develops into a star. -- Jordan Raanan
6. Carolina Panthers
Original pick: Ikem Ekwonu, OT
New pick: Tyler Smith, OT
With quarterback Brock Purdy off the board here, it would have been easy to stick with Ekwonu. He had a solid season after a slow start and has shown the promise to be a long-term solution to a longtime issue. Smith, however, graded out slightly higher for the league's ninth-ranked run offense and allowed seven sacks after being thrown into the position right before the season. Ekwonu allowed eight. -- David Newton
7. New York Giants (via CHI)
Original pick: Evan Neal, OT
New pick: Garrett Wilson, WR
This is the kind of No. 1 receiver Daniel Jones and the Giants need. Wilson led all rookie receivers in receptions (83) and yards (1,103) this season, and that was without steady quarterback play for the Jets. He's going to be a star in New York, but with that other team. Neal gave up 11 sacks in 13 games as the Giants' primary right tackle. -- Jordan Raanan
8. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: Drake London, WR
New pick: Drake London, WR
Yes, the Falcons need pass-rush help, but if you take London off the team, receiver remains a massive need. He was consistent throughout the season and had his best two games when Atlanta switched from veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to rookie Desmond Ridder. London finished the season with 72 catches for 866 yards. He also is a willing blocker as a receiver, something valued in coach Arthur Smith's offense. While Chris Olave and Jameson Williams remained considerations here, London fits well in Atlanta's offense, and there's no reason to deviate from that. -- Michael Rothstein
9. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
Original pick: Charles Cross, OT
New pick: Charles Cross, OT
There's no need to overthink this one. Cross had a strong debut season. He finished third among rookie tackles in pass block win rate (88.5%) -- well ahead of Ikem Ekwonu (85.8%) and Evan Neal (80.9%), who went ahead of him in the actual draft. Seattle had Cross rated higher than Neal on its board anyway. -- Brady Henderson
10. New York Jets (via SEA)
Original pick: Garrett Wilson, WR
New pick: Christian Watson, WR
The preferred choice is Wilson, who had a terrific rookie year for the Jets, but it's an easy pivot to Watson. He got off to a slow start in Green Bay, but he became Aaron Rodgers' go-to receiver over the second half of the season. He tied for first among rookies in receiving touchdowns (seven) and finished third in yards after catch (263). Chris Olave would've been a fine choice, too, but Watson has a higher ceiling because of his size, speed and vertical ability. -- Rich Cimini
11. Washington Commanders
Original pick: Chris Olave, WR (NO traded up)
New pick: Ikem Ekwonu, OT
Wide receiver Jahan Dotson is excellent and will be a dynamic slot, but No. 11 is a bit high to take him. Washington could build a strong right side of the line with Ekwonu, then shift Sam Cosmi inside to guard and have a stellar pairing for a long time. Or they could shift Ekwonu to left tackle to replace Charles Leno Jr. Ekwonu started slow but finished strong and should be a fixture for the Panthers. Coach Ron Rivera wants to build a strong line; he can do so with Ekwonu. -- John Keim
12. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Jameson Williams, WR (DET traded up)
New pick: Jameson Williams, WR
In retrospect, choosing Williams and not trading away this pick would have fit perfectly into the Viking's "competitive rebuild." There would have been no rush to get him on the field as he rehabilitated the torn ACL in his left knee, given the presence of Adam Thielen, K.J. Osborn and the since-acquired T.J. Hockenson around All-Pro Justin Jefferson. Williams would have been ready to replace Thielen as the No. 2 receiver in 2023. Williams' best performance came against the Vikings in Week 14, when his first NFL catch turned into a 41-yard touchdown drive. Can you imagine moving forward with the pairing of Jefferson and Williams? -- Kevin Seifert
13. Houston Texans (via CLE)
Original pick: Jordan Davis, DT (PHI traded up)
New pick: Chris Olave, WR
The Texans traded down two spots last April and took guard Kenyon Green, who had a rough rookie season, allowing eight sacks. They didn't have explosive playmakers on the outside -- Brandin Cooks led the team with 699 yards in 13 games -- and Olave would inject some talent into this offense. He had 1,042 receiving yards, second most among rookie receivers. -- DJ Bien-Aime
14. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: Kyle Hamilton, S
New pick: George Pickens, WR
Hamilton was a solid pick who shook off early struggles and finished strong. He concluded the season with five passes defended and 46 total tackles. But imagine Lamar Jackson lofting touchdown passes to Pickens in the end zone. Pickens' elite pass-catching ability -- he led all rookies in yards per reception (15.4) -- is tough to pass on because he provides much-needed playmaking ability on the outside. -- Jamison Hensley
15. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA)
Original pick: Kenyon Green, G (HOU pick from PHI trade)
New pick: Travon Walker, DE
In the real draft, Philly jumped two spots to take big defensive tackle Jordan Davis, who has shown promise. In this scenario, however, Philly will grab his Georgia teammate after a surprising fall down the board. Walker had 10 quarterback hits, 21 pressures, five tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and an interception for the Jaguars while lining up both at outside linebacker and along the front. While he has some developing to do, the Eagles build from the inside out and value versatility, and he checks both of those boxes. Let's see if they can get Davis with their next pick. -- Tim McManus
16. New Orleans Saints (via PHI from IND)
Original pick: Jahan Dotson, WR (WSH pick from NO trade)
New pick: Kenny Pickett, QB
The Saints have struggled to find the right quarterback for the past two seasons and, with no 2023 first-rounder plus limited salary-cap space, their options aren't great. With Chris Olave off the board, they could use the first of their two picks on a quarterback instead of starting over for the third straight year. Pickett's numbers aren't great -- seven touchdown passes, nine interceptions -- but he and the Pittsburgh offense improved down the stretch. -- Katherine Terrell
17. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Zion Johnson, G
New pick: Zion Johnson, G
The Chargers needed to address their offensive line and did so with the selection of Johnson. He was a Day 1 starter, and despite expected rookie growing pains, proved he will be a capable -- if not outstanding -- anchor on the right side in protecting quarterback Justin Herbert. It was tempting to select another playmaker for Herbert to target here, but the best already are off the board. -- Lindsey Thiry
18. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
Original pick: Treylon Burks, WR (TEN traded up)
New pick: Jordan Davis, DT
Why not load up the front with players from college football's best defense? The block-eating Davis is the exact type of player coordinator Jonathan Gannon needs in the middle for his hybrid scheme to work effectively. A high ankle sprain interrupted a productive rookie season, but his upside remains high. In the real draft, Philadelphia traded away this pick for wideout A.J. Brown, but there isn't an instant-impact receiver left on the board. -- Tim McManus
19. New Orleans Saints (via PHI)
Original pick: Trevor Penning, OT
New pick: Jahan Dotson, WR
Penning has a lot of potential, but injuries at the beginning and end of the season delayed his progress and limited his playing time. With Chris Olave already taken in this scenario -- and with Michael Thomas' future in question -- this team needs to add a receiver. Dotson's seven touchdowns were tied for the lead among all rookie wideouts and would have tied tight end Juwan Johnson as the Saints' receiving leader. -- Katherine Terrell
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: Kenny Pickett, QB
New pick: Derek Stingley Jr., CB
In this scenario, both Pickett and receiver George Pickens are off the board, leaving the Steelers to address another position of need. With corner near the top of the their 2023 offseason wish list, drafting Stingley would check a major box in shoring up a spot that lacked a true lockdown player after the retirement of Joe Haden. Stingley finished the season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, but he didn't allow a touchdown as the nearest defender in coverage and showed potential. -- Brooke Pryor
21. New England Patriots
Original pick: Trent McDuffie, CB (KC traded up)
New pick: Evan Neal, OT
It was an up-and-down rookie season for Neal with the Giants, but just as his bookend tackle Andrew Thomas grew after a shaky start to his career, the projection is Neal will do the same. The Patriots learned firsthand in 2022 how difficult it can be when there is a shortage at tackle. Neal has high-end traits with which to work. -- Mike Reiss
22. Green Bay Packers (via LV)
Original pick: Quay Walker, ILB
New pick: Quay Walker, ILB
Walker gave the Packers a versatile player who had no trouble handling both inside linebacker duties and the occasional rush off the edge. The more comfortable he gets, the more the Packers will move him around. He led the team with 121 tackles. The only negative from his rookie season was two ejections. -- Rob Demovsky
23. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Kaiir Elam, CB (BUF traded up after BAL deal)
New pick: Tyler Linderbaum, C
Knowing what we know now about Rodney Hudson's 2022 season -- he played in just four games -- Linderbaum would've been an obvious pick if the Cardinals hadn't traded away this selection to the Ravens for Marquise Brown. In reality, the trade would probably be repeated in order to placate quarterback Kyler Murray, but drafting Linderbaum would've filled the hole at center that plagued Arizona all season. Linderbaum started 18 games for Baltimore and led rookies in pass block win rate (94.7%). -- Josh Weinfuss
24. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Tyler Smith, OT
New pick: Kaiir Elam, CB
That Smith went so high in the first round in this re-draft shows you the Cowboys were onto something when they took him. Linemen Zion Johnson and Kenyon Green were other options in April, but Elam is the pick here, not just because of what he did this season (two interceptions for Buffalo) but because he fits the size profile Dallas wants in corners. The Cowboys were shown to be thin at corner after losing Jourdan Lewis and Anthony Brown to injuries. -- Todd Archer
25. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: Tyler Linderbaum, C (BAL pick from BUF trade)
New pick: Kyle Hamilton, S
I thought hard about running back Breece Hall here. The Bills need to invest in the offense to take pressure off quarterback Josh Allen, and Hall would have been a great fit. The Bills can't let Hamilton get by them, however. He is young, physically talented and can be a difference-maker for the defense. He would have been a huge help for the Bills as a depth player in 2022, especially due to injuries, but also could have been a long-term answer at safety with 2023 free agent Jordan Poyer potentially departing. -- Alaina Getzenberg
26. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: Jermaine Johnson, DE (NYJ traded up)
New pick: Treylon Burks, WR
This re-draft gives the Titans a do-over, allowing them to keep A.J. Brown while complementing him with Burks, who is a similar yards-after-catch specialist who can win on contested catches. With so much defensive attention devoted to the rushing attack and double coverage on Brown, Burks would get the opportunity to dominate one-on-one coverage. The Titans want to be physical in all phases of offense, and adding Burks would support the "be great around Ryan Tannehill" mantra coach Mike Vrabel wanted to have entering the season. Burks finished his rookie season with 33 catches for 444 yards in 11 games. -- Turron Davenport
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Devin Lloyd, ILB (JAX traded up)
New pick: Jamaree Salyer, OT
The Bucs ultimately traded out of this spot and used it on two picks in the second round: defensive tackle Logan Hall and offensive tackle Luke Goedeke. Their thinking in prioritizing offensive line help wasn't wrong. Goedeke, however, just wasn't the right pick -- he allowed five sacks while playing left guard. Salyer, a sixth-round pick last April, was thrust into the Chargers' starting left tackle role in Week 4 for Rashawn Slater, and as L.A. general manager Tom Telesco said: "He saved us this year." Salyer's versatility could have helped the Bucs not only at left guard but when Tristan Wirfs and Donovan Smith were out with injuries, giving quarterback Tom Brady a cleaner pocket. -- Jenna Laine
28. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: Devonte Wyatt, DT
New pick: George Karlaftis, DE
Wyatt turned out to be more of a project who might pay dividends down the road, but the more immediate production Karlaftis had -- six sacks and more pressures than any rookie defensive lineman not named Aidan Hutchinson -- would have served the Packers better. -- Rob Demovsky
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA from SF)
Original pick: Cole Strange, G (NE pick from KC trade)
New pick: Trent McDuffie, CB
McDuffie missed six games early in the season with a hamstring injury, which set back his development. He started every game in which he played, however, and the Chiefs felt comfortable enough with him late in the season that he played outside corner and in the slot. He didn't have an interception, but he has a bright future in Kansas City. -- Adam Teicher
30. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: George Karlaftis, DE
New pick: Jalen Pitre, S
The Chiefs were looking for a safety in this draft and wound up with Bryan Cook as one of their second-round picks. Pitre would fill the need here. They would get a playmaker who can replace Juan Thornhill, an unrestricted free agent, in the starting lineup next season. Pitre finished the season with five interceptions and 99 solo tackles. -- Adam Teicher
31. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: Dax Hill, S
New pick: Dax Hill, S
The Bengals were over the moon when Hill was on the board last April. At this point, he still marks a key position the Bengals will need in 2023 when safety Jessie Bates III will be a free agent after spending this season on the franchise tag. Hill has grown as a rookie and flashed potential as a long-term starter, though he played 123 defensive snaps during the regular season. -- Ben Baby
32. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
Original pick: Lewis Cine, S (MIN pick from DET trade)
New pick: Devin Lloyd, ILB
In the real draft, Detroit moved up 20 spots to take wideout Jameson Williams, but with Williams long gone in this scenario, they could focus on the defense instead. Adding another physical presence in Lloyd would've benefited the Lions' defense, as it ranked in the bottom tier for much of the season. Detroit's coaching staff has a knack for developing talent and could've used Lloyd's tackling ability; he finished the season with 115 tackles and three interceptions for Jacksonville. -- Eric Woodyard
ROUND 2
33. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Logan Hall, DE (TB pick from JAX trade)
New pick: Luke Fortner, C
Having missed out on pass-rusher, the Jaguars could take Brandon Linder's replacement a round earlier. Fortner played every snap as a rookie and gave up the fewest sacks of any rookie lineman in 2022 (four). That was the second-fewest on the team behind left guard Tyler Shatley (three). -- Michael DiRocco
34. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Christian Watson, WR (GB traded up after DET/MIN deal)
New pick: Josh Paschal, DE
Lions general manager Brad Holmes ultimately got it right when he drafted Paschal with the No. 46 pick in the real draft. If he were to do it over again, he likely would make the same selection. Detroit's defense needed a major upgrade, and Paschal's versatility and leadership traits as a three-time team captain at Kentucky were on display with two sacks and three stuffs during the season. -- Eric Woodyard
35. New York Jets
Original pick: Roger McCreary, CB (TEN pick from NYJ trade)
New pick: Breece Hall, RB
The Jets would take Hall again, even though he finished the season on injured reserve (ACL surgery). Before the injury, he was their best player on offense, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Hall, who said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab, should be ready for the 2023 opener. It might take him some time before he's back to his old form, but it will be worth the wait. -- Rich Cimini
36. New York Giants
Original pick: Breece Hall, RB (NYJ traded up)
New pick: Braxton Jones, OT
The way this re-draft worked out, the Giants didn't get an offensive tackle with either of their picks in the top seven. Jones played better than Evan Neal this season, anyway. In fact, Jones -- whom the Bears drafted in the fifth round -- had the best pass block win rate of any rookie tackle (92.8%) and was second in run block win rate (78.7%). -- Jordan Raanan
37. Houston Texans
Original pick: Jalen Pitre, S
New pick: Jermaine Johnson, DE
Pitre was an outstanding pick for Houston here, but he's not available now. Johnson, a first-round pick for the Jets, was buried behind a veteran defensive line of John Franklin-Myers and Carl Lawson and played 301 defensive snaps. He's good against the run -- with a 33.1% run stop win rate -- something the Texans needed in their front after allowing the most rushing yards in the NFL (170.2 per game). -- DJ Bien-Aime
38. New York Jets (via CAR)
Original pick: Arnold Ebiketie, DE (ATL traded up)
New pick: Boye Mafe, DE
After three picks on offense, the Jets have to go defense. Their original pick, Jermaine Johnson, just went off the board, so let's pivot to Mafe. He didn't have much production (three sacks) in 17 games for the Seahawks, but this is a bet on his upside. He has the right size (6-foot-4, 261 pounds), speed and edge-rushing traits to be a 4-3 end in the Jets' scheme. -- Rich Cimini
39. Chicago Bears
Original pick: Kyler Gordon, CB
New pick: Jaquan Brisker, S
The versatile safety was Chicago's most impactful rookie -- it landed him with its pick at No. 48 -- and showed early signs of becoming a mainstay in the secondary. Brisker stood out on a defense that struggled, particularly with its pass rush. He led the Bears with four sacks, becoming only the second defensive back in the past 10 seasons to do so, and was second in team tackles (104). Perhaps Brisker's biggest contribution came via the resurgence of Eddie Jackson in his move back to free safety while the rookie played up in the box, in the slot and was called on to blitz. -- Courtney Cronin
40. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
Original pick: Boye Mafe, OLB
New pick: Kenneth Walker III, RB
Regardless of how you feel about spending early round picks on running backs, the Seahawks would be thrilled -- and probably surprised -- to get Walker in nearly the same spot they drafted him. He's a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year after leading all rookies in rushing yards (1,050) and rushing touchdowns (nine). -- Brady Henderson
41. Seattle Seahawks
Original pick: Kenneth Walker III, RB
New pick: Arnold Ebiketie, OLB
The Seahawks loved Ebiketie but never got a chance to take him in the actual draft, ending up with Boye Mafe instead. With Mafe off the board in this scenario, they could take Ebiketie, who had similar production during his rookie season but a much better pass rush win rate -- 17.6% compared to Mafe's 10.2%. -- Brady Henderson
42. Indianapolis Colts (via WSH)
Original pick: Andrew Booth Jr., CB (MIN traded up)
New pick: Alec Pierce, WR
It was another big season for rookie wide receivers, evidenced by the seven selected in the first round in this re-draft. The Colts actually traded down and got Pierce at No. 53. But with no obvious left tackle on the board, Pierce looks like the best of the remaining wideouts -- a big need for Indy. The Colts could have gotten more out of Pierce (41 catches, 593 yards), but his production was solid when viewed in the context of a dysfunctional offense with poor quarterback play. -- Stephen Holder
43. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: Wan'Dale Robinson, WR (NYG pick from ATL trade)
New pick: Tyler Allgeier, RB
Allgeier, whom the Falcons took in Round 5 last April, showed he is the type of back Atlanta is looking for, and after a 1,035-yard season, there's no reason to think he can't be its back for the next half-decade. While this leaves the Falcons without edge rushers -- initial pick Arnold Ebiketie, who would have been the pick again here, was just picked -- this selection would bolster the offense. -- Michael Rothstein
44. Cleveland Browns
Original pick: John Metchie III, WR (HOU traded up)
New pick: Martin Emerson Jr., CB
Emerson had a terrific rookie season for the Browns, winning a starting job out of camp opposite Denzel Ward. Cleveland would be happy to grab him again here, a round earlier. Emerson's size and range allowed him to hang with some of the top wideouts in the league. With Ward, Emerson and 2021 first-round pick Greg Newsome, Cleveland would boast a foundational cornerback trio that is young, versatile and prolific. -- Jake Trotter
45. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: David Ojabo, OLB
New pick: Trevor Penning, OT
There was strong consideration to once again take Ojabo, who should have an increased role in 2023 after essentially getting redshirted this past season while recovering from his Achilles injury. But Penning, whose rookie season was cut short by a foot injury, would've competed for the starting right tackle job and provided depth on the left side. He would've helped the Ravens early in the season when they went through four different starters at left tackle. -- Jamison Hensley
46. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Josh Paschal, DE (DET pick from MIN trade)
New pick: Lewis Cine, S
The Vikings get Cine 17 spots lower than they drafted him, thanks to a series of injuries -- including a compound fracture of his left leg -- that cost him 14 games of his season. Cine had gotten two defensive snaps prior to his final injury, but the Vikings drafted him with 2023 (and beyond) in mind. With early reports suggesting he will make a full recovery, the Vikings still very much have him in their plans. -- Kevin Seifert
47. Washington Commanders (via IND)
Original pick: Phidarian Mathis, DT
New pick: Roger McCreary, CB
Washington lacks corner depth, and even though it signed William Jackson III the previous offseason, he showed few signs of adapting to its coverage scheme. McCreary would give the Commanders a quick-twitch slot corner and allow them to use Benjamin St-Juste on the outside, along with Kendall Fuller (or Jackson if he progressed). Regardless, they need more talent at this spot. A receiver would have been desired -- maybe Tyquan Thornton? -- to add more pop to the offense. But, for value, corner works here. Mathis, meanwhile, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1. -- John Keim
48. Chicago Bears (via LAC)
Original pick: Jaquan Brisker, S
New pick: Skyy Moore, WR
The receiving corps around quarterback Justin Fields lacked considerably in 2022. An ankle injury forced Darnell Mooney to miss the final five games and he finished as the leading receiver, with 493 yards and two touchdowns. Moore was far down the depth chart in Kansas City due to an abundance of playmakers around Patrick Mahomes, but he still had more catches (22) than six Bears receivers. His 250 receiving yards would have ranked third in Chicago. Addressing the wide receiver position in the draft could have saved the Bears from sending their own second-round pick to Pittsburgh for Chase Claypool at the deadline. -- Courtney Cronin
49. New Orleans Saints
Original pick: Alontae Taylor, CB
New pick: Alontae Taylor, CB
There was some surprise last April when the Saints drafted a cornerback, considering how deep the position group was expected to be. But after the trade of C.J. Gardner-Johnson and an injury to Marshon Lattimore, Taylor played an important role. He stepped in immediately once he came back from an early-season knee injury, and it was clear he had potential. He played 628 defensive snaps and didn't allow a touchdown as the nearest defender in coverage, and that came on 64 targets his way, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Taylor could end up being a key player on the New Orleans defense, and it wouldn't hesitate to draft him again. -- Katherine Terrell
50. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA)
Original pick: Tyquan Thornton, WR (NE traded up)
New pick: Isiah Pacheco, RB
The Chiefs drafted Pacheco in the seventh round, but he wouldn't last that long in a re-draft. He played sparingly over the season's first several weeks, but he eventually replaced Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the starter and wound up leading the Chiefs in rushing. His 830 rushing yards were the most for a Chiefs back during the regular season since Kareem Hunt led the NFL in 2017. He also has value as a receiver; he caught five passes for 59 yards in Kansas City's AFC title game win over Cincinnati. -- Adam Teicher
51. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Cam Jurgens, C
New pick: Kyler Gordon, CB
Gordon had three interceptions, six passes defended and 71 tackles for the Bears this season. He would be a good option if the Eagles lost James Bradberry in free agency this offseason. Jurgens was drafted as Philadelphia's potential replacement for Jason Kelce, but he played 31 offensive snaps this season. -- Tim McManus
52. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: George Pickens, WR
New pick: Rashid Shaheed, WR
The Steelers have a history of successfully drafting wide receivers in the second round, but Pickens was long gone in this scenario. It was a toss-up between the undrafted Shaheed and fourth-rounder Romeo Doubs, but Shaheed edged out Doubs because of his late-season consistency and fleet-footed versatility -- a big plus in the Steelers' offense. While Doubs missed more than a month because of an ankle injury and was minimized in his return (thanks to the emergence of Christian Watson), Shaheed became a bigger factor as the season went on, finishing with two touchdowns and 488 receiving yards. -- Brooke Pryor
53. Green Bay Packers (via LV)
Original pick: Alec Pierce, WR (IND traded up)
New pick: Romeo Doubs, WR
The Packers didn't get Christian Watson in this re-draft but were fortunate to retain half of their rookie receiver duo by getting Doubs, who originally was a fourth-round pick. He finished the season with 425 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 10.1 yards per reception. Had he not missed part of the season with a sprained ankle, he might have gone much higher in this re-draft. -- Rob Demovsky
54. New England Patriots
Original pick: Skyy Moore, WR (KC pick from NE trade)
New pick: Cole Strange, G
When the Patriots selected Strange at No. 29 overall last April, it was a surprise to some around the NFL because he was projected to go a bit later. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound guard ended up starting every game as a rookie (playing 93.8% of the snaps), and his 93.6% pass block win rate ranked second among rookie linemen. He had some flashes of excellence, paired with rookie growing pains, and projects as a long-term fit at left guard. -- Mike Reiss
55. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Trey McBride, TE
New pick: Trey McBride, TE
By the end of the season, McBride looked like he was worth the second-round pick the Cardinals spent on him. He had 26 receptions for 241 yards in his final eight starts after having 24 yards before that. It took him a little while to get there, but for a Cardinals offense that lost tight end Zach Ertz to a knee injury and didn't have Maxx Williams at full strength, McBride would be the right fit again. -- Josh Weinfuss
56. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Sam Williams, OLB
New pick: Kenyon Green, G
The 6-foot-4, 323-pound Green was an option in the first round for the Cowboys last April because the team liked his position flexibility. As a rookie, he started 14 games and would project as a long-term part of the Dallas offensive line. Williams had four sacks and flashed at times, but Green is the better value here. -- Todd Archer
57. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: Luke Goedeke, OL (TB traded up)
New pick: Dameon Pierce, RB
Is Pierce the receiving back the Bills drafted James Cook to be? No, but it's interesting to think what he could have done to take the pressure off Josh Allen in the Bills' offense, especially if there was more of a commitment to running the ball. Pierce likely would have led all rookies in rushing if not for a season-ending ankle injury -- he had 939 rushing yards and four touchdowns before his injury in Week 14. The Bills could address receiving back later while adding a solution for Devin Singletary hitting free agency in 2023. -- Alaina Getzenberg
58. Atlanta Falcons (via TEN)
Original pick: Troy Andersen, ILB
New pick: James Houston, LB
The Falcons missed out on Ebiketie in this re-draft, but they have to address their pass rush. With Houston, they could get that and take pressure off Grady Jarrett. The sixth-rounder Houston had a huge impact on the Lions, becoming the first player to have two sacks in a debut game since 2017 during the Lions' Thanksgiving loss to the Bills. His impact continued for the team, as he finished his rookie season with eight sacks and 11 quarterback hits. -- Michael Rothstein
59. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: Ed Ingram, G (MIN pick from GB trade)
New pick: Devonte Wyatt, DT
Wyatt began to flash his potential late in the season when his playing time increased. He had three quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks in his final four games. He's still a raw prospect, but he has exceptional physical traits for someone his size (6-foot-3, 304 pounds), and the Packers will always look to stockpile talent up front. -- Rob Demovsky
60. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Cam Taylor-Britt, CB (CIN traded up)
New pick: DaRon Bland, CB
When this draft happened last April, the Bucs had cornerbacks Carlton Davis, Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting, had moved Antoine Winfield Jr. to nickelback and had Logan Ryan and Mike Edwards at safety. That's a solid group on paper. But none of them had five interceptions this season -- Murphy-Bunting had the most with three -- and there were moments when the Bucs desperately needed a takeaway, going five consecutive games without one. Plus, Dean and Murphy-Bunting are set to become free agents, as is Edwards. Adding Bland to the group would have given them a boost, as he finished his rookie season in Dallas with five picks and seven passes defended. -- Jenna Laine
61. San Francisco 49ers
Original pick: Drake Jackson, OLB
New pick: Abraham Lucas, OT
The Niners still have high hopes for Jackson, who has flashed promise as a pass-rusher, but the chance to nab Lucas here is too good to pass up. He started 16 games for the Seahawks and ranked 17th among all offensive tackles in pass block win rate (91.9%). With Mike McGlinchey set to become a free agent who might have priced himself out of the Niners' range, a solid tackle on a rookie contract would be nice to have in the pipeline, much like San Francisco did with guard Aaron Banks in 2021. -- Nick Wagoner
62. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: Bryan Cook, S
New pick: Drake Jackson, DE
Jackson wasn't spectacular as a rookie but could develop into a high-quality pass-rusher. He had three sacks and one interception for the 49ers. The Chiefs, in this scenario, have a need at defensive end after missing out on George Karlaftis, and they already took a safety at No. 30. -- Adam Teicher
63. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: James Cook, RB (BUF pick from CIN trade)
New pick: Brian Robinson Jr., RB
Let's think outside of the box here. Sure, Cam Taylor-Britt is still a solid option, especially given his form toward the end of the season; in his nine starts, he had 39 tackles on pass plays and six passes defended. But Robinson could be a key long-term addition with Joe Mixon entering his seventh pro season in 2023. Robinson finished his rookie year with 205 carries for 797 yards and two touchdowns. -- Ben Baby
64. Denver Broncos (via LAR)
Original pick: Nik Bonitto, OLB
New pick: Nicholas Petit-Frere, OL
The Broncos would still eye Bonitto and the available edge rushers in this spot. Right tackle, however, was a position consistently hampered by injuries and change, a seemingly annual event in Denver. Petit-Frere struggled down the stretch in Tennessee but flashed quality potential in both pass protection and in the run game, starting 16 games. It will be a surprise if he doesn't take a significant jump in Year 2. Bonitto had 1.5 sacks in 338 defensive snaps. -- Jeff Legwold