The 2023 NFL rookie class produced several top-notch late-rounders and a few underperforming first-rounders. What if your team had the chance to change its Round 1 and Round 2 picks?
We asked our NFL Nation reporters to re-draft the first two rounds of the 2023 draft -- all 63 picks -- with the benefit of hindsight. We asked them to explain their reasoning for each pick. The order below is as it was when the draft began on April 27, 2023 -- no trades allowed. (A reminder that there are only 31 picks in the first round because the Miami Dolphins were stripped of their selection for tampering violations.)
Last year, the great debate was Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud -- who should go No. 1 overall? Young went first, but would he again after his rookie season? Although only four quarterbacks were selected in the first two rounds of the draft, an NFL-record 10 different rookie quarterbacks started in regular-season games. Will any late-round signal-callers make a jump into Round 1 or Round 2 in this re-draft? Plus, how high will late-rounders Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner, Byron Young and Dawand Jones climb after their impressive seasons?
Let's start with the Carolina Panthers getting a do-over with the No. 1 pick and end with the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 63.
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ROUND 1
1. Carolina Panthers (via CHI)
Original pick: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
New pick: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
I'm not saying Stroud would have done much better than Young behind the Carolina offensive line that allowed Young to be sacked a team-record 62 times and with a receiving corps that was average at best. Young in many ways best fit what then-coach Frank Reich envisioned for his offense. But it's hard to deny the impressive numbers (23 touchdown passes to only five interceptions, 63.9% completion percentage) and poise Stroud showed in leading the Texans to the playoffs. Young could still prove to be a special player, but Stroud has already shown he is one. -- David Newton
2. Houston Texans
Original pick: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
New pick: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Richardson missed most of the season because of injury (throwing shoulder), but we saw his talent during the four games he played. He showed off his big arm and running ability, with seven total touchdowns and only one interception. He tied Lamar Jackson for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (four) over that time frame. -- DJ Bien-Aime
3. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Will Anderson Jr., OLB, Alabama (HOU traded up)
New pick: Will Anderson Jr., OLB, Alabama
The Cardinals are set at quarterback, and there isn't an elite offensive skill player worth taking this high, so the obvious choice -- with no trades in this re-draft -- would be to bolster a pass rush that was being rebuilt along with the rest of the roster. Drafting Anderson would give the Cardinals' defense a foundational player, someone who can disrupt games by himself. And pass rush was an area where Arizona needed consistency. The Cardinals finished with just 33 sacks, which ranked 30th in the league. No player on the team had more than six, so Anderson's seven sacks would've led the franchise. -- Josh Weinfuss
4. Indianapolis Colts
Original pick: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
New pick: Puka Nacua, WR, BYU
The Colts' quarterback need would have remained glaring had the picks played out this way, but Indianapolis was never nearly as high on Will Levis as some believed. Bryce Young is worth considering, but Nacua is more of a sure thing. He would give the Colts an elite skill player to pair with their eventual franchise quarterback -- whenever they finally land one. Nacua broke the NFL's single-season rookie record for receiving yards (1,486) and receptions (105). -- Stephen Holder
Puka Nacua talks to Pat McAfee about playing along side Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford.
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
Original pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
New pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
The Seahawks were open to taking a quarterback at this spot in the actual draft and rated Anderson as their top defender, but with Anderson and Stroud gone, Witherspoon is a no-brainer. They'd feel fortunate he's still available at No. 5 after an excellent rookie season in which he made the Pro Bowl and is a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He finished with 79 tackles, three sacks, an interception and a defensive touchdown. -- Brady Henderson
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
Original pick: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State (ARI traded up)
New pick: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
If it ain't broke don't fix it. General manager Brad Holmes initially caught heat from draft analysts for taking a running back at No. 12 overall, but Gibbs turned out to be a perfect fit for the Lions, as a pivotal player during the organization's greatest season in the Super Bowl era. He was a dual threat, rushing for 945 yards and adding 316 via receptions. In the actual draft, Detroit moved down six spots and also added pick No. 34, which it used on second-team All-Pro tight end Sam LaPorta. -- Eric Woodyard
7. Las Vegas Raiders
Original pick: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
New pick: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
The Raiders were all about drafting Johnson to solidify the right side of the offensive line ... but then the Cardinals thwarted their plans one pick before Las Vegas got on the clock. So the Raiders drafted Wilson, who was coming off right foot surgery that would severely slow his development. Johnson started 17 games for Arizona, so with him still available in this re-draft, the Raiders strike. Wilson finished the season with 3.5 sacks, two of which came in his final four games. -- Paul Gutierrez
8. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
New pick: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Yes, there was criticism about Robinson's usage this season, but he was still an extremely effective playmaker with 272 touches, 1,463 yards and eight touchdowns. Plus, his route running -- something he was learning as a rookie -- will continue to improve. Robinson has the capabilities of becoming a star in an offense that has high-level players at receiver (Drake London) and tight end (Kyle Pitts) as well. Taking defensive tackle Jalen Carter here was tempting, but like the Falcons did last year, I chose to pass him up. -- Mike Rothstein
9. Chicago Bears (via CAR)
Original pick: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (PHI traded up)
New pick: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
While the Bears love Darnell Wright and are thrilled with the right tackle's development as a rookie, Carter would have filled a void along the defensive line that Chicago still needs to address. The disruptive interior pass-rusher seems like a shoo-in for Defensive Rookie of the Year after totaling 33 tackles, two forced fumbles, six sacks, one fumble recovery and a defensive touchdown in 2023. -- Courtney Cronin
10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
Original pick: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee (CHI pick from PHI trade)
New pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Gonzalez got off to a strong start for the Patriots -- he had an interception, a sack and three pass breakups in four starts -- before suffering a season-ending torn labrum. With Philadelphia corners Darius Slay and James Bradberry both north of 30 years old, Gonzalez could lead the youth movement in a secondary that gave up the second-most passing touchdowns in 2023 (35). -- Tim McManus
11. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
New pick: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Here's where the Titans can get their quarterback of the future in Young, who can make plays from the pocket, in rhythm and when he's required to go off schedule. Having Young on a rookie deal plus the fifth-year option would give Titans general manager Ran Carthon time to build the roster around the young quarterback. Young had an up-and-down season in Carolina -- he threw 11 touchdown passes with 10 picks and finished 29th in QBR -- but he has a higher ceiling than Will Levis, whom the Titans took in Round 2. -- Turron Davenport
12. Houston Texans (via CLE)
Original pick: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama (DET pick from ARI trade)
New pick: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Amid the Vikings' quarterback woes this season, Addison, who caught passes from four different QBs, was still productive. He stepped up for Minnesota in Justin Jefferson's absence (hamstring) and finished the season with 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. He and Richardson could form a fun duo in Houston, though the team wouldn't be able to address its pass rush like it did with the trade for Anderson last April. -- DJ Bien-Aime
13. Green Bay Packers (via NYJ)
Original pick: Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
New pick: Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
The Packers could have waited to see if they would get tight end Luke Musgrave again in the second round, but LaPorta had a dominant rookie season and would've been a perfect match for the Green Bay offense with quarterback Jordan Love at the helm. LaPorta set the record for the most receptions by a rookie tight end (86) and recorded 10 scores for the Lions. -- Rob Demovsky
14. New England Patriots
Original pick: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia (PIT traded up)
New pick: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
The Patriots, who aced their original pick, corner Christian Gonzalez (pending good health in the future), tied for last in the NFL in points scored and badly need more dynamic playmakers. Flowers finished the regular season with 858 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He wouldn't have even had to relocate as Gillette Stadium is about 25 miles from where he starred at Alumni Stadium for Boston College. -- Mike Reiss
Kimberley A. Martin sits down with Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers to discuss his youth, time with Boston College and first season with the Baltimore Ravens.
15. New York Jets (via GB)
Original pick: Will McDonald IV, OLB, Iowa State
New pick: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
The Jets picked McDonald last year after the Steelers jumped them and snagged Jones. Not this time. Jones is coming off a promising rookie year and would fill an immediate need. McDonald, stuck in a deep defensive line rotation, played only 184 snaps -- the fewest among all first-round picks (offense and defense). The jury is still out on him. -- Rich Cimini
16. Washington Commanders
Original pick: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
New pick: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
Forbes did not deliver on his draft status with a lot more struggles than big moments in his 461 defensive snaps. And Washington, which drafted just two offensive linemen in the first round between 2001 and 2022, needs an infusion of talent along its line. Wright would be a young tackle to build around, pairing with guard Sam Cosmi to form a strong right side. Andrew Wylie could shift from right tackle to left guard. -- John Keim
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon (NE pick from PIT trade)
New pick: Brian Branch, S, Alabama
The Steelers didn't trade up in this exercise, so offensive tackle Broderick Jones wasn't an option. My pick came down to Branch and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and strong cases could be made for either. I took a gamble that Porter would be available in the second round in this re-draft, and it didn't pay off. Branch, though, would give the Steelers a game-changing safety to pair with Minkah Fitzpatrick. The team battled with a lack of safety depth throughout the season, and Branch would've gone a long way toward solving that. -- Brooke Pryor
18. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Jack Campbell, ILB, Iowa
New pick: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
The Lions' secondary was one of the team's biggest issues in 2023, often giving up big yardage against elite receivers. Porter would've been a great addition, as he was often assigned to cover teams' top receivers and held his own, where he earned recognition as a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year. -- Eric Woodyard
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
New pick: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
Kancey's numbers are deceptive in comparison to the rest of the league because we really didn't see him in action until Week 6 because of a calf injury. He still turned in four sacks and 10 tackles for a loss in the regular season. In two playoff games, he produced 1.5 sacks, six combined tackles (four solo) and batted down a pass from Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the divisional round, which might have been his most impressive game of the season. -- Jenna Laine
20. Seattle Seahawks
Original pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
New pick: Kobie Turner, DT, Wake Forest
Passing on Smith-Njigba is hard, but Seattle's run defense was awful -- even after trading for defensive end Leonard Williams in October. In this scenario, Seattle would beef up its D-line with Turner, who led all rookies in sacks (nine) and run stop win rate (38%, 20th among all linemen). And it likely would have prevented the Seahawks from having to give up a second-round pick for Williams at midseason. -- Brady Henderson
21. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
New pick: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
Johnston struggled this season, finishing with a 4.5% drop rate and ranking 12th among rookie receivers in yardage (431). Kincaid, who broke the Bills' record for most receptions by a rookie (73), would have given the Chargers a player ready to contribute in a season in which they needed it. -- Kris Rhim
22. Baltimore Ravens
Original pick: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
New pick: De'Von Achane, RB, Texas A&M
With Flowers long gone in this re-draft, the Ravens would have to look for the next most explosive player available to pair with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Baltimore lacked big plays in the running game after J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) and Keaton Mitchell (knee) suffered season-ending injuries. Achane finished with the highest yards-per-carry average (7.8) for a running back with at least 100 carries in NFL history. He had 11 total touchdowns, including three through the air. -- Jamison Hensley
23. Minnesota Vikings
Original pick: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
New pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Offensive lineman Peter Skoronski was a consideration here, given his eventual transition to guard for the Titans. But ultimately, the Vikings were focused on drafting a receiver here last year, and Smith-Njigba is well equipped to handle the role they assigned to Addison: Clean up against favorable coverage when Justin Jefferson was in the lineup and make a few plays when he was not. Smith-Njigba caught 63 passes for 628 yards with four scores for the Seahawks. -- Kevin Seifert
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland (NYG traded up)
New pick: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
The Jaguars needed a replacement for right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who signed with the Chiefs, and because left tackle Cam Robinson was going to be suspended for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. In the real draft, they were able to trade down twice and still get their guy. In this re-draft, they can stick with Harrison, who played every offensive snap despite battling a shoulder issue all season. He steadily improved after struggling early. -- Michael DiRocco
25. New York Giants
Original pick: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah (BUF pick from JAX trade)
New pick: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Sticking with the original selection in this case, the Giants and general manager Joe Schoen still believe Banks is going to be a "really good corner in this league." That's great value at a premium position of need with the No. 24 overall selection. Banks allowed just a 55.9% completion percentage as the nearest defender in coverage, which ranked fourth among rookie cornerbacks. -- Jordan Raanan
26. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
New pick: Jack Campbell, LB Iowa
This selection is based on the season-ending injuries to Leighton Vander Esch (neck) and DeMarvion Overshown (knee), not what they would have done last April. In that scenario, a tight end such as Michael Mayer very well could have been the pick. But Campbell played in every game and had 89 tackles. The Cowboys needed linebacker help to shore up their run defense, and Campbell did more of that in 2023 than Smith, who had just 17 tackles in 288 defensive snaps. -- Todd Archer
27. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma (JAX pick from BUF trade)
New pick: O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
Tight end Dalton Kincaid would have been Buffalo's pick in the first round if he was still available here. Instead, the Bills can take Torrence, securing the team's starting right guard for the foreseeable future. He started every game for the Bills in his rookie season and was a part of a reliable offensive line that saw the same five start every game and helped Josh Allen to the fewest sacks (24) of the quarterback's career. -- Alaina Getzenberg
28. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
New pick: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
Jones finished second among all rookies in pass block win rate (86.8%). Having him in 2023 could have given him a year to learn the ropes behind Jonah Williams before slotting him in at right tackle in 2024. The Bengals will need to address that spot this offseason with Williams entering free agency. Murphy had just three sacks in 294 defensive snaps for Cincinnati. -- Ben Baby
29. New Orleans Saints (via DEN from MIA from SF)
Original pick: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
New pick: Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern
Bresee still would've been a fine pick here, but the Saints needed to start rebuilding their offensive line after they had to shuffle around the left side. Cementing the left guard spot would've given them more flexibility to address the other issues on the offensive line in free agency or the 2024 draft. Skoronski started 14 games for the Titans, playing 816 snaps at left guard. -- Katherine Terrell
30. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Nolan Smith, OLB, Georgia
New pick: Tuli Tuipulotu, OLB, USC
Tuipulotu was named to the Pro Football Writers of America 2023 All-Rookie team after registering 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and 12 quarterback hits for the Chargers. His all-around game would give a boost to a defense that needs help in all areas. Smith had just one sack and 13 total tackles in 182 defensive snaps. -- Tim McManus
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State
New pick: Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
Rice led the Chiefs' wide receivers in catches, yards and touchdowns by wide margins as a rookie. He gives the Chiefs someone to build around at wide receiver looking to 2024 and beyond because their other young players at the position, including Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore, haven't developed as they hoped. Anudike-Uzomah played just 211 defensive snaps during the regular season, putting up a half-sack and 14 total tackles. -- Adam Teicher
ROUND 2
32. Pittsburgh Steelers (via CHI)
Original pick: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
New pick: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin
The Steelers selected Benton at No. 49 overall in the real draft, but he almost certainly wouldn't be on the board by that pick this time around. He was solid as a rookie and gave the defensive line a huge lift when Cameron Heyward missed time because of a groin injury. Benton had a sack, eight quarterback hits and two forced fumbles. As a force in the run defense, he looks to be the future of the Steelers' nose tackle position. -- Brooke Pryor
33. Houston Texans
Original pick: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (TEN traded up)
New pick: Will McDonald IV, DE, Iowa State
McDonald played just 177 defensive snaps for the Jets because they have a deep unit, but he still ended up with three sacks. He would be in a similar defensive scheme with the Texans under coach DeMeco Ryans, so he could've played more. Houston didn't land Will Anderson Jr. in this re-draft because there are no trades, but McDonald could have helped fill that role. -- DJ Bien-Aime
34. Arizona Cardinals
Original pick: Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa (DET pick from ARI trade)
New pick: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State
Reed would give the Cardinals the type of playmaking ability they needed from a wide receiver. He would be a stellar pass-catcher for Kyler Murray, or any of their other quarterbacks, and could have helped the Cardinals win an additional game or two. Reed finished with 793 yards and eight touchdowns on 64 catches, which would have been the most for any Cardinals receiver, but that number also likely would have been higher in Arizona because he would've become the go-to receiver as the season evolved. -- Josh Weinfuss
35. Indianapolis Colts
Original pick: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (LV traded up)
New pick: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
The Colts might have been in the playoffs had they gotten more consistency from their safeties down the stretch. Here, they could get themselves a versatile playmaker who can cover and make plays against the run and as a blitzer. Safety play is critical in the Colts' defensive system, so investing in the position in Round 2 is more than justifiable. Battle had 71 total tackles, two sacks and an interception for Cincinnati. -- Stephen Holder
36. Los Angeles Rams
Original pick: Steve Avila, G, TCU
New pick: Steve Avila, G, TCU
I thought about taking Battle, but I'll stick with Avila with the safety going one pick before this one. Avila stepped in as an immediate starter at left guard and was the only Ram to play every snap of the regular season. He brings stability to an offensive line that struggled. -- Sarah Barshop
37. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
Original pick: Derick Hall, OLB, Auburn
New pick: Tank Dell, WR, Houston
A part of the thinking in passing on Smith-Njigba at No. 20 overall, even after his strong rookie season, was that Turner wouldn't get past the Rams at No. 36, whereas a good receiver should still be available here. The Seahawks get one in Dell, who outproduced Smith-Njigba with 709 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games for the Texans before he fractured his left fibula in early December. Hall had 30 tackles in 300 defensive snaps. -- Brady Henderson
38. Las Vegas Raiders
Original pick: Matthew Bergeron, G, Syracuse (ATL traded up with IND pick from LV)
New pick: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
It took Mayer a while to find his footing -- he had only one catch through the first four games -- but when he did, the Raiders were convinced they found their franchise tight end. He finished with 27 catches for 304 yards and two touchdowns, despite missing the final three games because of a toe injury. -- Paul Gutierrez
39. Carolina Panthers
Original pick: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
New pick: Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
Mingo was just too inconsistent, catching barely over 50% of his targets. His drops and inconsistent route running played a role in quarterback Bryce Young's struggles. Downs is smaller (5-foot-9) but more of a Steve Smith-type receiver with his speed on deep routes and ability to create separation. He also was more dependable, catching 69.4% of his targets. He finished his rookie season with the Colts with 68 catches for 711 yards and two scores. -- David Newton
40. New Orleans Saints
Original pick: Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame
New pick: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
The Saints still need pass-rush help, and they didn't get it from Foskey (0.5 sacks) in his rookie season. Because Bresee is still available, however, it makes sense to pick the Saints' original No. 29 overall selection, who played in 17 games and had 4.5 sacks. -- Katherine Terrell
41. Tennessee Titans
Original pick: BJ Ojulari, OLB, LSU (ARI pick from TEN trade via HOU)
New pick: Matthew Bergeron, G, Syracuse
Tennessee can continue to retool its offense by stirring up the interior with Bergeron, one of the best guards in this class. The uptick in pass-rushers at defensive tackle makes this pick all the more important because it would help keep the pocket from getting collapsed into new quarterback Bryce Young's lap. -- Turron Davenport
42. Green Bay Packers (via NYJ from CLE)
Original pick: Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
New pick: Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa
Van Ness didn't have the strongest rookie season (four sacks), but then again, neither did 2019 Packers first-round pick Rashan Gary, and he turned out OK. The Packers are patient with edge rushers and believe Van Ness has high upside. -- Rob Demovsky
43. New York Jets
Original pick: Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin
New pick: Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin
After taking Broderick Jones in Round 1 of this re-draft, the Jets double down with another offensive lineman. Why not? Their line needs major help -- the Jets gave up 64 sacks in 2023, tied for third most in the NFL -- and Tippmann graded out well as a rookie. There were some ups and downs, but he impressed with his football acumen and movement skills, showing an ability to make second-level blocks. -- Rich Cimini
44. Atlanta Falcons
Original pick: JuJu Brents, CB, Kansas State (IND pick from ATL trade)
New pick: Cody Mauch, OL, North Dakota State
Matthew Bergeron, whom the Falcons traded up to get in the real draft at No. 38, is gone here. They would still need a left guard in this scenario, and while Mauch played right guard for Tampa Bay, they could ask him to switch. He had the third-best run block win rate among rookie guards (72.5%) but had some struggles in pass protection. Considering Atlanta wanted to run the ball in 2023, Mauch makes sense with Bergeron, Steve Avila and Joe Tippmann off the board. -- Mike Rothstein
45. Green Bay Packers
Original pick: Brian Branch, S, Alabama (DET traded up)
New pick: Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
The Packers picked two tight ends early in their real draft (Rounds 2 and 3), so why not do it again? Musgrave showed promise in 2023, finishing with 34 catches for 352 receiving yards and a touchdown. His skill set is rare for someone his size (6-foot-6, 253 pounds). -- Rob Demovsky
46. New England Patriots
Original pick: Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech
New pick: Keion White, DE Georgia Tech
Though the Patriots picked cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the first round of last year's draft, they were also strongly considering the versatile White. He had a solid rookie season to build on: 16 games played (four starts), with 26 tackles (three tackles for loss), one sack, three pass breakups and five quarterback hits. -- Mike Reiss
47. Washington Commanders
Original pick: Jartavius Martin, S, Illinois
New pick: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
Martin, who had 46 tackles and two interceptions as a rookie, could be an excellent NFL player for a while, but Washington needed more corners. Stevenson would provide a strong starter at the position for years to come. He was a playmaker for the Bears with four interceptions. Washington needs someone like that in its secondary. -- John Keim
48. Detroit Lions
Original pick: Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State (TB traded up with GB pick from DET)
New pick: Ivan Pace Jr., LB, Cincinnati
Initially, the Lions selected linebacker Jack Campbell with the No. 18 overall pick, so this new selection makes sense as they're still able to address this position with another breakout candidate. Pace, who went undrafted last April, made the 2023 PFWA All-Rookie Team after putting up 102 total tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception while starting 11 games for the Vikings. -- Eric Woodyard
49. Pittsburgh Steelers
Original pick: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin
New pick: John Michael Schmitz Jr., C, Minnesota
Center will undoubtedly be high on the Steelers' list of 2024 priorities to address, and drafting Schmitz in 2023 would've given them an option behind Mason Cole. Though a veteran with a strong leadership presence on the offensive line and in the locker room, Cole struggled to be consistent in his snaps. The Steelers need an upgrade at the position to solidify the line, and Schmitz, who started 13 games as a rookie, showed a lot of promise. -- Brooke Pryor
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original pick: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State (GB pick from TB trade)
New pick: Yaya Diaby, LB, Louisville
Instead of taking Diaby in the third round, I'm taking him a round earlier. That's how much of an impact he made for the Bucs. Diaby's 7.5 sacks in the regular season were the most on the team and third most of any rookie in the league. He also finished with 12 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. And he didn't even start until Week 12. -- Jenna Laine
51. Miami Dolphins
Original pick: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
New pick: Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane
Miami's original pick, Smith, was still on the board here, but after Smith spent his rookie season primarily on the sideline, it's hard to justify taking him again. Spears doesn't have the explosive speed of De'Von Achane, but he put up promising stats playing behind Derrick Henry, averaging 4.5 yards on 100 carries this season. Playing in a much better offense in Miami, he would complement Raheem Mostert and contribute in the passing game; he had 385 receiving yards in 2023. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques
52. Seattle Seahawks
Original pick: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
New pick: Byron Young, OLB, Tennessee
Charbonnet had a strong season (671 scrimmage yards, one touchdown) as the Seahawks' No. 2 running back, but their underperforming defense needs an upgrade on the edge. Young was second to Kobie Turner among rookies with eight sacks, which was eight more than Seattle got from its actual pick at No. 37, Derick Hall. And as with Turner, this pick prevents him from going to the division-rival Rams. -- Brady Henderson
53. Chicago Bears (via BAL)
Original pick: Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida
New pick: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
This would have been the earliest the Bears drafted a running back since 2019, but after securing their 3-technique position with Jalen Carter at No. 9 overall -- and the fact that cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was gone by No. 53 in this re-draft -- selecting the top running back available to pair with Khalil Herbert would be the right move. Charbonnet made some explosive plays as a rookie and demonstrated strong ability in pass protection. -- Courtney Cronin
54. Los Angeles Chargers
Original pick: Tuli Tuipulotu, OLB, USC
New pick: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
With Tuipulotu off the board, Wilson, a top-10 pick who finished with 3.5 sacks for the Raiders, makes sense here. Wilson is available this late because of how his play fluctuated, but throughout the season he showed flashes of the upside that made him a top pick. -- Kris Rhim
55. Detroit Lions (via MIN)
Original pick: Rashee Rice, WR, SMU (KC traded up)
New pick: Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia
With Lions receiver Jameson Williams serving a six-game suspension to start the season for violating the NFL's gambling policy, Detroit was looking to add a pass-catcher in the draft. Wicks would've been a solid choice at this point, as he ended his rookie season with 39 receptions for 581 receiving yards and four touchdowns for Green Bay. Detroit's offense used many different looks this season, and Wicks could've been a solid fit in offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's system. -- Eric Woodyard
56. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original pick: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami (CHI traded up)
New pick: Karl Brooks, DE, Bowling Green
The Jaguars' defensive line was a disappointment in 2023, and defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton did not play at the expected high level after missing all of camp and nine games because of a back infection. There wasn't much of a pass rush aside from Josh Allen (17.5 sacks) and Travon Walker (10 sacks), and Brooks' four sacks would have been third on the team. -- Michael DiRocco
57. New York Giants
Original pick: John Michael Schmitz Jr., C, Minnesota
New pick: Sidy Sow, OT, Eastern Michigan
Sow is the best available offensive lineman at this point. Even Schmitz, who struggled mightily as a rookie, was gone in this re-draft, and there wasn't much available value at edge rusher and wide receiver. Sow had a promising rookie season and finished with a better run block win rate (69.2%) than any Giants guard. He would have been an asset even in Year 1, with the potential to grow in the future. -- Jordan Raanan
58. Dallas Cowboys
Original pick: Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan
New pick: Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan
I could have gone with the Cowboys' first-round pick, Mazi Smith. I could've gone with another tight end, such as Tucker Kraft. But I'm sticking with Schoonmaker, which might not be a popular pick. He caught only eight passes for 65 yards and two scores as a rookie, but he showed he can be dependable as a blocker and with a full offseason, he has the best chance of anyone in the Cowboys' 2023 draft class to make a second-year jump. It might not be the jump that Jake Ferguson made in 2023, but it could be enough for the Cowboys to rely more on their two-tight-end looks. -- Todd Archer
59. Buffalo Bills
Original pick: O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida
New pick: Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
This could have gone a variety of ways, but the goal here was to find someone to contribute to the offense. While Kraft was not at the same receiving level as Dalton Kincaid, he still showed promise when given opportunities late in the year. He finished with 31 receptions for 355 yards, averaging 11.5 yards per reception and two touchdowns in the regular season. -- Alaina Getzenberg
60. Cincinnati Bengals
Original pick: DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
New pick: Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
Murphy was an easy pick at this spot in the re-draft. While he started the year slow, he became increasingly effective toward the end of his rookie season. He ranked third in pass rush win rate as an edge rusher among all rookies with at least 50 plays. Cincinnati's coaching staff hopes Murphy's development continues and that he can bolster the pass rush. Turner started eight games as a rookie and had 50 tackles and seven pass breakups. -- Ben Baby
61. Chicago Bears (via CAR from SF)
Original pick: Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State (JAX pick from CHI trade)
New pick: Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford
Outside of DJ Moore's career-best season, the Bears didn't get much contribution from their wide receiver room and struggled to find a No. 2 (or No. 3) wideout. There's equal blame to go around for why that was the case (playcalling, quarterback-receiver connection and drops), but Wilson's 565 receiving yards and three touchdowns for Arizona would have been a nice contribution to the Bears' offense. -- Courtney Cronin
62. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Juice Scruggs, C, Penn State (HOU traded up)
New pick: Henry To'oTo'o, LB, Alabama
To'oTo'o started six games for the Texans and had 57 tackles (two for loss) with a pair of passes defensed. The Eagles' biggest weakness last season was at linebacker, with few answers outside of free agent Zach Cunningham during Nakobe Dean's extended absence due to a Lisfranc sprain. They desperately need reinforcements. -- Tim McManus
63. Kansas City Chiefs
Original pick: Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Oklahoma (DEN traded up for DET pick from KC trade)
New pick: Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma
Morris showed promise late in the regular season when the Chiefs turned to him as their starting left tackle after Donovan Smith's neck injury. He allowed seven sacks and had a 90.3% pass block win rate, which would have ranked in the top 25 among tackles if he had enough snaps to qualify. He played well enough that he could be the Chiefs' long-term solution at one of the tackle spots. -- Adam Teicher