NFL Draft 2020: Complete first-round re-draft after rookie year
WR. Philadelphia Eagles. Jerry Jeudy. 21. player. 54.
Actual 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Jalen Reagor, WR
The decision to select Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson at No. 21 overall could haunt the Philadelphia Eagles for years. Reagor still has exciting upside as a deep threat on the outside, but Jefferson looks like an absolute superstar in the making.
Instead of scooping Reagor back up, the Eagles look in the direction of another gifted wide receiver, snagging Jerry Jeudy. Jeudy is a tremendous route runner who creates space with ease and is an exciting playmaker with the ball in his hands. If Carson Wentz had Jerry Jeudy to throw the ball to last season, things may have gone much differently.
Minnesota Vikings. Laviska Shenault. 22. player. 60. . WR
Actual 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Justin Jefferson, WR
The Minnesota Vikings made arguably the best pick in the entire first round of the 2020 NFL Draft when they selected Justin Jefferson at No. 22 overall. There is not a player of the caliber of Jefferson available at No. 22 in this re-draft but Laviska Shenault would be a fun addition to their offensive attack. Shenault is an exciting offensive playmaker who would likely shine in Minnesota.
player. 13. . CB. Los Angeles Chargers. Cameron Dantzler. 23
Actual 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Kenneth Murray, LB
The Los Angeles Chargers making an aggressive trade up the board for linebacker Kenneth Murray was confusing at the time and it does not look much better today. Instead of making the move for an off-ball linebacker, the Chargers aggressively come up for Cameron Dantzler, a long and aggressive cornerback who displays exciting upside in man coverage.
Tee Higgins. 24. player. 15. . WR. New Orleans Saints
Actual 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Cesar Ruiz, IOL
Tee Higgins is a big wide receiver who consistently shines in contested-catch situations. He played well with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati last season and would likely be a major weapon for the New Orleans Saints, no matter who is under center. A starting wide receiver duo of Higgins and Michael Thomas would provide plenty of immediate value and a ton of long-term upside.
CB. San Francisco 49ers. A.J. Terrell. 25. player. 42.
Actual 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Brandon Aiyuk, WR
The San Francisco 49ers were able to solve their quarterback situation earlier in this re-draft, but here, they turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball. A.J. Terrell was probably a bit of a reach when Atlanta took him at No. 16 overall last year, but he is still a good football player who showed plenty of promise as a rookie. The 49ers find nice value when they land him at No. 25 overall here.
WR. Green Bay Packers. Gabriel Davis. 26. player. 49.
Actual 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Jordan Love, QB
Ah, yes, the Jordan Love pick. Who knew that one move could cause so much trouble? Instead of aggressively moving up the board for Aaron Rodgers’ replacement, the Green Bay Packers find him a talented wide receiver to work with in this re-draft.
Gabriel Davis is a big and athletic outside receiver who showed exciting upside as a deep receiver last season. He is explosive, smooth and knows how to use his big body well in contested-catch situations. Replacing the Love pick with Davis would not only help make Rodgers happy but it would also help take their passing game to the next level.