The 2024 NFL rookie class featured six quarterbacks in the top 12 picks and a record 23 offensive players in Round 1. But what would the first two rounds look like if every team had a do-over?
Our NFL Nation reporters redrafted the first two rounds of last April's draft -- all 64 picks -- with the benefit of hindsight, making their selections as if they were the general manager for the team they cover. We asked them to explain their reasoning for each pick. The order is the same as when the draft began on April 25, 2024, and our reporters were not allowed to make trades.
Last year, Caleb Williams was the undisputed selection at No. 1 for the Chicago Bears. But does he still have the edge over Jayden Daniels after their rookie seasons? Will all six first-round quarterbacks still go off the board early? Plus, how high would Bucky Irving, Kamren Kinchens and Tarheeb Still -- each of whom were drafted in Round 3 or later -- move up?
Let's start with the Bears getting a do-over at No. 1 and end with the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 64.
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ROUND 1
1. Chicago Bears (via CAR)
Original pick: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
New pick: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
This was a tough one because the Bears love Williams, and if Daniels played with the Bears' struggling offensive line and interim coaching staff, this pick might be reversed. But Daniels took a four-win team to the NFC Championship Game, turning in one of the best seasons ever by a rookie quarterback. He finished fourth in Total QBR (70.5); Williams ranked 28th (46.8). -- Courtney Cronin
2. Washington Commanders
Original pick: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
New pick: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Before the draft, Washington had Daniels as its No. 1 quarterback and toggled between Williams and J.J. McCarthy as its No. 2 rated passer. But it's hard to pass on Williams. While Daniels' self-driven ways are key to his success, the Commanders created a strong infrastructure for a rookie quarterback, which would give Williams a better chance to thrive with his former USC assistant coach Kliff Kingsbury as his NFL coordinator. -- John Keim
3. New England Patriots
Original pick: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
New pick: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
New coach Mike Vrabel said the presence of Maye (15 touchdown passes and two rushing scores in 12 starts) was one of the top reasons he was interested in the job. He called Maye a "dynamic young quarterback" and said the goal is to "put great people around him." Because of that, New England would stick with the same pick. -- Mike Reiss
4. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
New pick: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
Harrison might have not lived up to outsider expectations or produced as much as other first-round receivers, but he showed the Cardinals' organization what he's capable of with 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. And for a team heading into the third year of a three-year rebuild, that's good enough to pick him again. -- Josh Weinfuss
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
New pick: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
At his end-of-season news conference, coach Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers have the best tackle group in the NFL with Alt and Rashawn Slater. There's no reason for the Chargers to divert from their pick. Alt allowed a 6.7% pressure rate, which was the best mark among rookie tackles who played at least 200 snaps. -- Kris Rhim
6. New York Giants
Original pick: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
New pick: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Nabers is a star. He's just not a quarterback, and in retrospect, Daniel Jones wasn't the Giants' answer. Nix proved he's on his way to being a high-level quarterback by improving as the season progressed and finishing with 29 touchdown passes. The Giants would be in a better place now if the quarterback position had been settled before the 2024 season. -- Jordan Raanan
7. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: JC Latham, OL, Alabama
New pick: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Offensive line is a big roster void, but adding a playmaker like Nabers would be an opportunity the Titans can't pass up. His elite yards-after-catch ability would offset protection issues, as they would hit him on quick passes and let him create big plays. Nabers, who finished the season with 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven scores with the Giants, would singlehandedly make Tennessee's offense more explosive. -- Turron Davenport
8. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
New pick: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
The Falcons picking Penix was the draft's biggest shocker since they had just signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a $90 million guaranteed contract. But Cousins faltered and Penix took over -- and impressed -- as the starter beginning in Week 16. Penix ranked 11th in the league in pass EPA (15) over the final three weeks of the season. -- Marc Raimondi
9. Chicago Bears
Original pick: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
New pick: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Odunze's season was underwhelming compared to other first-year receivers, but his 54 catches for 734 yards were the fourth-most by a rookie in franchise history. The Bears had a lot of mouths to feed in the receiver room, which played a role in his modest production. New coach Ben Johnson now has the opportunity to maximize Odunze's production in 2025. -- Courtney Cronin
10. New York Jets
Original pick: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan (MIN traded up)
New pick: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
This is a no-brainer. Bowers delivered a historic season for the Raiders, setting a rookie record with 112 receptions for 1,194 yards. The Jets passed on him because they wanted to address a need at tackle. Olu Fashanu, whom New York was able to add one pick later after a trade down, showed promise, but Bowers has a chance to be special. -- Rich Cimini
11. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State (NYJ pick from MIN trade)
New pick: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Although McCarthy missed the season because of a torn meniscus in his right knee, he demonstrated notable development during training camp and in his one preseason appearance. Even at the time of the injury, coach Kevin O'Connell said: "We've got our young franchise quarterback, I believe, in the building." -- Kevin Seifert
12. Denver Broncos
Original pick: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
New pick: Jared Verse, OLB, Florida State
This is the scenario the Broncos feared last April, as they had Jayden Daniels and Nix as their most favored quarterbacks on the board. With the top six quarterbacks gone in this scenario, they would have to pivot to one of the best defensive players available in Verse, who had 6.5 sacks on the season, including the playoffs. He would have been an immediate, impactful fit for one of the league's best defenses. -- Jeff Legwold
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Original pick: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
New pick: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
With Bowers gone in this scenario, the Raiders would need another prolific pass-catcher to replace the soon-to-be traded Davante Adams and pair with Jakobi Meyers, who put up his first 1,000-yard receiving season. Enter McConkey, Bowers' college teammate, who caught 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns for the Chargers. -- Paul Gutierrez
14. New Orleans Saints
Original pick: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
New pick: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
It was tempting to look elsewhere because the Saints have so many needs, especially on defense. But Fuaga was quietly consistent in anchoring the left side of a line that struggled with injuries all season, finishing second in total offensive snaps. He could be a staple at either left tackle or right tackle for years to come. -- Katherine Terrell
15. Indianapolis Colts
Original pick: Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA
New pick: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Latu was hardly a bad pick for the Colts. But given the lack of depth and top-end talent in the secondary, they arguably would have gotten more impact from Mitchell, a skilled cover man. The Colts ranked 30th in opposing quarterback completion rate (69.4%), and more talent in the secondary might have helped. Mitchell is a contender to be named Defensive Rookie of the Year. -- Stephen Holder
16. Seattle Seahawks
Original pick: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
New pick: JC Latham, OL, Alabama
There would be consideration to sticking with Murphy, who was better than his underwhelming stat line (0.5 sacks) suggests. But Latham was their other top draft target, and he would have had a bigger impact on a team with an offensive line that struggled while starting four different right tackles. If Abraham Lucas settled back into that spot, Latham could have moved over to guard for the Seahawks. -- Brady Henderson
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Dallas Turner, LB, Alabama (MIN traded up)
New pick: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Receiver was the Jaguars' Round 1 priority after they lost Calvin Ridley in free agency, and in this scenario they could still get the player who set franchise rookie records in yards (1,282), catches (87) and touchdowns (10) this season. Thomas, whom Jacksonville was able to land trading down, led all rookie pass-catchers in yards and touchdowns, finishing third in the NFL in receiving yards, behind Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. -- Michael DiRocco
18. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
New pick: Chop Robinson, OLB, Penn State
Mims did a solid job at offensive tackle, and those inside the building believe he has a high ceiling. His ability to stay healthy remains a concern, however, and the Bengals desperately need high-impact edge rushers. Robinson led all rookies in pressure rate (12.3%) and finished his season with six sacks. -- Ben Baby
19. Los Angeles Rams
Original pick: Jared Verse, OLB, Florida State
New pick: Braden Fiske, DE, Florida State
Verse, the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year, is off the board in this scenario, but the Rams can still get their real-life second-round selection here. Fiske had a team-high 8.5 sacks this season and the second-most pressures (32), which only trailed Verse's 50. -- Sarah Barshop
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
New pick: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
The Steelers could consider keeping Fautanu in this spot, but he's tough to evaluate after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Mims also battled through injuries, but he had a solid season and was especially key in pass-blocking situations. Drafting Mims could've allowed the Steelers to move Broderick Jones to the left side and insert Mims at right tackle. -- Brooke Pryor
21. Miami Dolphins
Original pick: Chop Robinson, LB, Penn State
New pick: Graham Barton, C, Duke
Robinson filled a major need once Jaelan Phillips tore an ACL in Week 5. But with him off the board in this scenario, the Dolphins could address their offensive line. With Aaron Brewer manning the center position, Barton could play guard instead of Liam Eichenberg or Robert Jones, both of whom ranked near the bottom of all linemen in pass block win rate. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
New pick: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
With Mitchell off the board, the Eagles could go with another top-ranked corner to address the secondary. Wiggins had 13 passes defensed and returned an interception for a touchdown for the Ravens this season. Second-round pick Cooper DeJean has been excellent for Philly playing as a slot defender and would be another potential choice here. -- Tim McManus
23. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU (JAX pick from MIN trade)
New pick: Dallas Turner, OLB, Alabama
Turner played only 26.8% of the Vikings' defensive snaps, and he made minimal impact while playing behind Pro Bowl starters Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel. But the team thinks he will grow into a more significant role in 2025, and he fits the Vikings' philosophy with high draft picks of seeking impact players at premium positions. -- Kevin Seifert
24. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama (DET traded up)
New pick: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
I contemplated Olu Fashanu and Troy Fautanu at this spot to keep with the offensive line theme, but I kept coming back to the lack of explosive plays on offense. With CeeDee Lamb and Worthy, the Dak Prescott-led offense could get back to the playmaking it had in 2023, even if Worthy might not fit the size profile the Cowboys like in receivers. Worth had 59 catches for 638 yards and 9 total touchdowns with the Chiefs. -- Todd Archer
25. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
New pick: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
The Packers passed on DeJean in April, but they could have used him right away given that Jaire Alexander played just seven games while battling a knee injury. DeJean, who had 50 tackles while playing as Philadelphia's slot cornerback, would have also been a smart play for the future. Morgan ended up playing just 174 snaps over six games because of a recurring shoulder injury. -- Rob Demovsky
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Graham Barton, C, Duke
New pick: Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon
The Bucs arguably got the steal of the draft by snagging Irving in the fourth round, so why not take him here? He led all rookies in scrimmage yards (1,514) and rushing yards (1,122). Both of those totals ranked 10th most among all non-quarterbacks. His value was particularly felt when Chris Godwin (ankle) was lost for the season after Week 7 and Mike Evans (hamstring) missed three games. -- Jenna Laine
27. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU)
Original pick: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
New pick: Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA
The Cardinals obviously liked Robinson enough to take him in the first round, but Latu is one of a small handful of players who would've given them pause had he been available last April. He would've filled a need for the Cardinals, whose pass rush has been a liability the past two seasons. Latu had four sacks for the Colts in 2024, while Robinson had one in six games. -- Josh Weinfuss
28. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas (KC traded up)
New pick: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
This redraft didn't go how the Bills hoped with the top receivers gone, but addressing the position was a necessity. Coleman caught 29 passes for 556 yards and 4 touchdowns in the regular season. He had impressive catches, but improving his catch rate (50.9%) and creating more separation (2.02 yards from nearest defender) will be key in the future. -- Alaina Getzenberg
29. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma (DAL pick from DET trade)
New pick: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
After an All-American college career at Michigan, it's a perfect fit for Sainristil to stay in the state to join the Lions. Detroit's secondary was one of the major holes on its roster, and Sainristil led all rookies with 62 solo tackles. The Lions also got a glimpse of his impact as he picked off quarterback Jared Goff twice in the divisional round. Detroit traded up for corner Terrion Arnold in the real draft, but Sainristil would be a better fit in hindsight. -- Eric Woodyard
30. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
New pick: Olu Fashanu, OT Penn State
Fashanu's rookie season with the Jets was cut short by a broken left foot, which is why he fell out of the top 10 in the redraft. The Ravens would be pleased to grab one of the top left tackle prospects, considering longtime starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley is a free agent this offseason. -- Jamison Hensley
31. San Francisco 49ers
Original pick: Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
New pick: Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Pearsall showed promise at the end of the season, but the Niners need to put significant resources into the offensive line, which starts in the middle. Frazier's 94.7% pass block win rate ranked 13th among all centers, and his 72.2% run block win rate was fifth. There are other appealing options on the board, but Frazier provides a solid long-term option at the pivot. -- Nick Wagoner
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina (CAR pick from BUF via KC trade)
New pick: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Cooper emerged as an impact off-ball linebacker for the Packers, racking up 77 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The Chiefs could have used him in a variety of roles, including as a blitzer. They fell to 39 sacks this season (18th in the league) after 57 sacks in 2023 (second). They would have preferred to have Xavier Worthy, whom they traded up for the in the real draft, but he's already off the board. -- Adam Teicher
ROUND 2
33. Carolina Panthers
Original pick: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State (BUF pick from CAR trade)
New pick: Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
The Panthers were the league's worst team against the run and lost Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown in the season opener (knee). Newton would have filled an immediate need. He had one forced fumble and two sacks for the Commanders. -- David Newton
34. New England Patriots
Original pick: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia (LAC traded up)
New pick: Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
After taking their quarterback of the future in Round 1, the Patriots can address one of their biggest needs in the second. They ranked last in the NFL in pass block win rate each of the past two seasons. Fautanu missed the final 15 games of the season because of a knee injury, but that doesn't mean his career isn't filled with promise. -- Mike Reiss
35. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson (ATL traded up)
New pick: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
The Cardinals loved Robinson throughout the scouting process. They were enamored with everything about him, including his size, skill and speed. Even though he got hurt before the season and was limited to just six games, Arizona still sees his upside. This pick is a no-brainer. -- Josh Weinfuss
36. Washington Commanders
Original pick: Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
New pick: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
With Newton and Mike Sainrstil both gone in this scenario, the Commanders could opt for another cornerback with good size and skill. Arnold had five picks in his final season in college, and the ability to take the ball away is something Washington needs. He would be viewed as someone who has the skills but needs to be more consistent, with a chance for long-term success. -- John Keim
37. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington (NE pick from LAC trade)
New pick: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
The Chargers still need a wide receiver, but general manager Joe Hortiz would have a hard time passing up on Murphy. Hortiz prioritizes taking the best player available, and Murphy would surely rank much higher than the available receivers and fill another need on the defense. -- Kris Rhim
38. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
New pick: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Grabbing Sweat and pairing him with Jeffery Simmons has created an interior tandem that will cause terror for AFC South opponents for years to come. Sweat's ability to collapse the pocket from the interior also meshes well with the outside speed rush that Harold Landry brings. The 360-pound defensive tackle easily clogs up the middle against run plays. -- Turron Davenport
39. Carolina Panthers (via NYG)
Original pick: Braden Fiske, DE, Florida State (LAR traded up)
New pick: Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
Despite an inconsistent season, Legette still finished ninth among rookies in receiving yards (497), and he gave quarterback Bryce Young a much-needed target. In this draft, Carolina doesn't have to trade up to get him. -- David Newton
40. Washington Commanders (via CHI)
Original pick: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa (PHI traded up)
New pick: Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
Pearsall ran a 4.4-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but more importantly, he has excellent hands and showed in college he knows how to get open. With the 49ers, Pearsall displayed his ability to run routes on the inside or outside and would provide Washington a strong second option alongside Terry McLaurin. -- John Keim
41. Green Bay Packers (via NYJ)
Original pick: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (NO traded up)
New pick: Evan Williams, S, Oregon
I played with fire that linebacker Edgerrin Cooper would still be available in the second round and got burned. Such is the draft. The Packers took Williams in the fourth round but couldn't wait any longer this time around after the big-play ability he showed as a rookie. He proved to be the perfect pairing for All-Pro Xavier McKinney. -- Rob Demovsky
42. Houston Texans (via MIN)
Original pick: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
New pick: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
The Texans get lucky and can stick to their selection of a shutdown cornerback. Among cornerbacks with at least 300 coverage snaps, Lassiter allowed the lowest completion percentage (45.6%), right ahead of his All-Pro teammate Derek Stingley Jr. -- DJ Bien-Aime
43. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers (ARI pick from ATL trade)
New pick: Jonah Elliss, OLB, Utah
This is an Elliss reunion in Atlanta, as Jonah would join older brother, inside linebacker Kaden. Among rookies, Jonah tied for the third-most sacks (five) and for second in sack percentage (2.2%, minimum 100 rushes). The Falcons ranked 31st in sacks (31) and tied for last in sack percentage (4.7%). -- Marc Raimondi
44. Las Vegas Raiders
Original pick: Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Oregon
New pick: Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Oregon
Powers-Johnson is a foundation player on the offensive line -- he started at both center and left guard -- who evolved into a spiritual leader of the team, joining Maxx Crosby as one of the first two out of the tunnel for pregame introductions. The Raiders would be thrilled to find him still here. -- Paul Gutierrez
45. New Orleans Saints (via DEN)
Original pick: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M (GB pick from NO trade)
New pick: Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
While 2022 first-rounder Trevor Penning improved after being benched last season, the Saints could add Rosengarten next to Taliese Fuaga and have their two bookends at the tackle spots. They need to work on building up both sides of the trenches, and having another tackle who made the all-rookie team could start that process. Rosengarten started 14 games at right tackle for Baltimore. -- Katherine Terrell
46. Indianapolis Colts
Original pick: Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas (CAR traded up)
New pick: Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
The ball skills Kinchens showed in college were displayed throughout his first NFL season. He finished with four interceptions and six passes defensed for the Rams, with good instincts and a knack for finding the ball. Meanwhile, the Colts' proclivity for giving up big plays continued to hurt them. -- Stephen Holder
47. New York Giants (via SEA)
Original pick: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
New pick: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Nubin was leading the team in tackles before suffering an ankle injury late in the season that required surgery. The Giants' defense desperately needs to add talent and depth. Substituting Nubin for a similar player at a different position would've been a mistake in this redraft. One option was third-round pick Dru Phillips, but he's a nickel corner. -- Jordan Raanan
48. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Maason Smith, DT, LSU
New pick: Calen Bullock, S, USC
If the Jaguars knew safety play would have been a major issue in 2024 (a league-high 14 pass plays of 40 or more yards), they would have taken Bullock, who led all rookies with five interceptions to go along with 51 tackles. The Jaguars could have played meaningful football in late November if Bullock cut down the number of blown coverages. Smith, meanwhile, had three sacks while playing 365 total defensive snaps. -- Michael DiRocco
49. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: Kris Jenkins Jr., DT, Michigan
New pick: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
Cincinnati went for a wide receiver in Round 3 of this draft in real life and whiffed. Jermaine Burton is nowhere near panning out as he had just four catches. McMillan, who was taken 12 picks after Burton, had eight touchdowns. That was tied for the second most of any rookie. -- Ben Baby
50. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
Original pick: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan (WSH pick from PHI trade)
New pick: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
The Eagles doubled up on corners in the first two rounds of the original draft and would follow the same blueprint here. McKinstry started nine games for the Saints and finished with six passes defensed and two tackles for loss. -- Tim McManus
51. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
New pick: Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
With Frazier long gone in this scenario, the Steelers could get good value by reloading the defensive line with Orhorhoro. Though Cam Heyward had one of his best seasons, the 35-year-old is in the twilight of his career, and the cupboard behind him is getting bare. Orhorhoro missed a chunk of his rookie season while on injured reserve (ankle), but his versatility and upside make him a great fit. -- Brooke Pryor
52. Los Angeles Rams
Original pick: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas (IND pick from CAR trade)
New pick: Dru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
With three Rams draft picks already off the board, Los Angeles could take Phillips, who fits a position of need. Out of all rookies with at least 300 coverage snaps, he had the sixth-best EPA per target, per NFL Next Gen Stats. He also had two forced fumbles for the Giants this season. -- Sarah Barshop
53. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State (WSH pick from PHI trade)
New pick: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
This is good value for Guyton, who needs some developing but has plenty of potential -- and it's a good bet offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland would get it out of him. Guyton, who started 11 games for the Cowboys, could serve as offensive line depth and a candidate to replace Lane Johnson whenever the right tackle decides to retire. -- Tim McManus
54. Cleveland Browns
Original pick: Mike Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State
New pick: Mike Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State
Hall played in only eight games because of suspension and injuries, but he flashed the pass-rush skills the Browns coveted. His 10.7% pressure rate would have trailed only Chop Robinson and Jared Verse among rookies if Hall had enough snaps to qualify. -- Daniel Oyefusi
55. Miami Dolphins
Original pick: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
New pick: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Paul was drafted as Miami's left tackle of the future, so the Dolphins could stick to that plan here. His most noticeable attributes are his size and length at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds. Once the muscle memory develops for him at the pro level, he and Austin Jackson should bookend the Dolphins' offensive line for years to come. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques
56. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
New pick: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
The Cowboys had Suamataia in for a visit before the draft, and he was in the mix when they took Tyler Guyton in the first round. Guyton would have been the pick had he lasted to this spot. Suamataia started the first two games at left tackle for the Chiefs, but he did not answer their issues. Still, the potential remains as he's just 22 years old. -- Todd Archer
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
New pick: Dominick Puni, G, Kansas
Because Graham Barton was gone by the time the Bucs selected in Round 1 in this scenario, they still need a center. Puni spent the 2024 season at guard for the 49ers but lined up at center during Senior Bowl practices. Holding his own against Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey in Week 10 was no small feat. He's a very powerful run blocker and moves well for his size. -- Jenna Laine
58. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
New pick: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
Morgan played only 186 snaps as a rookie -- and none of them were at tackle -- but the Packers still believe he's a future starter at tackle or guard. He allowed zero sacks this season. The Packers selecting their original first-round pick this late is a no-brainer. -- Rob Demovsky
59. Houston Texans
Original pick: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
New pick: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
The Texans need offensive line help after a season in which quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times, the second most of any quarterback. Because the Texans moved their original right tackle Tytus Howard to left guard, Fisher addresses a need and can turn into a starting level tackle. He started five games for Houston, playing on the right and left sides. -- DJ Bien-Aime
60. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: Cole Bishop, S, Utah
New pick: Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest
In real life, the Bills were happy to go with Bishop, who improved as the season went on and will be an instrumental part of this defense going forward. But they were also intrigued by Mustapha, despite him being 5-foot-10. In 728 defensive snaps for the 49ers, Mustapha had 71 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups. -- Alaina Getzenberg
61. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
New pick: Tarheeb Still, CB, Maryland
Detroit reached new heights in 2024 with 15 wins, but it set a league high with 16 defensive players on the injured reserve list at one point. Still fulfilled a major role in his rookie season for the Chargers. His four interceptions tied for second most among rookies, and he had 62 total tackles. Rakestraw ended up playing just 46 defensive snaps for the Lions. -- Eric Woodyard
62. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
New pick: Tykee Smith, DB, Georgia
Smith exceeded expectations as a third-round pick for Tampa Bay and became one of the best rookie defensive playmakers in 2024. He had 54 tackles, 7 passes defensed, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles. The Ravens would love that game-changing impact as well as his versatility to play either nickel or safety. -- Jamison Hensley
63. San Francisco 49ers
Original pick: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU (KC traded up)
New pick: Renardo Green, CB, Florida State
With Charvarius Ward set to be an unrestricted free agent and unlikely to return, the 49ers planned ahead at corner by taking Green. The early returns were good enough to not change the pick here. He tied Quinyon Mitchell for most pass breakups by a rookie (10) and helped in the run game with 60 tackles. He has all the makings of a long-term starter opposite Deommodore Lenoir. -- Nick Wagoner
64. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: Renardo Green, CB, Florida State (SF pick from KC trade)
New pick: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
The Chiefs drafted Hicks in the fourth round, but he played well enough that he's not a reach at the end of Round 2. He is a physical player who also fares well in space, grabbing three interceptions this season. There's no reason he shouldn't be a starter as early as 2025. -- Adam Teicher