Re-Drafting the 2020 NFL Draft

A year later, we look back at the 2020 NFL Draft and give teams a do-over knowing what we know after the rookies completed their debut NFL season.

Justin Herbert Chargers Line of Scrimmage 2021
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Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) checks the defense before the snap against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

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The NFL Draft is the biggest event of the offseason for many reasons. The drama builds over the course of months, and there’s endless amounts of optimism and good feels throughout the three-day event. But some NFL teams would love a do-over.

Investing millions of dollars in 20-somethings can either bring out the best in an individual or the worst. When it goes south, sometimes it’s a matter of the wrong player teaming up the wrong coaching staff. Other times, the evaluation on how a star college player projected in the pros was simply off.

We’re going to redraft the 2020 NFL Draft class as if the franchises knew what was coming in their rookie campaign. Performances, injuries, and team fits are all considered. We’ll exclude draft-day trades that were made, so pre-draft order is back.

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2. Bengals — Joe Burrow, QB

Joe Burrow Bengals Knee Injury 2020

3. Washington Football Team — Justin Herbert, QB

Justin Herbert Chargers Broncos 2020

4. Lions — Tua Tagovailoa, QB

Tua Tagovailoa Dolphins Jets 2020

5. Giants — Mekhi Becton, OT

Mekhi Becton Jets Broncos 2020

6. Dolphins — Chase Young, Edge

Chase Young WTF Buccaneers 2021

7. Chargers — Jedrick Wills Jr., OT

Jedrick Wills Browns Jaguars 2020

8. Panthers — Jeremy Chinn, S

Jeremy Chinn Panthers Packers 2020

9. Cardinals — Justin Jefferson, WR

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10. Jaguars — CJ Henderson, CB

CJ Henderson Jaguars Colts 2020

11. Browns — Tristan Wirfs, OT

Tristan Wirfs Buccaneers 2020

12. Jets — Jeff Okudah, CB

Jeff Okudah Lions WTF 2020

13. Raiders — CeeDee Lamb, WR

CeeDee Lamb Cowboys 49ers 2020

14. 49ers — Derrick Brown, DT

Derrick Brown WTF Panthers 2020

15. Buccaneers — Andrew Thomas, OT

Andrew Thomas Giants Steelers 2020

16. Broncos — Tee Higgins, WR

Tee Higgins Bengals 2021

17. Falcons — L'Jarius Sneed, CB

L'Jarius Sneed Chiefs Browns 2021

18. Cowboys — Jaylon Johnson, CB

Jaylon Johnson Bears Packers 2020

19. Dolphins — Jerry Jeudy, WR

Jerry Jeudy Broncos Raiders 2021

20. Raiders — Cameron Dantzler, CB

Cameron Dantzler Vikings Bears 2020

21. Jaguars — Antoine Winfield, Jr., S

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22. Eagles — Brandon Aiyuk, WR

Brandon Aiyuk 49ers Cowboys 2020

23. Vikings — Chase Claypool, WR

Chase Claypool Steelers Browns 2021

24. Patriots — Denzel Mims, WR

Denzel Mims Jets Raiders 2020

25. Saints — Cesar Ruiz, C

Cesar Ruiz Saints Falcons 2020

26. Vikings — Michael Onwenu, OG

Michael Onwenu Chargers Patriots 2020

27. Dolphins — Austin Jackson, OT

Austin Jackson Tua Tagovailoa Dolphins 2020

28. Seahawks — AJ Terrell, CB

AJ Terrell Falcons Buccaneers 2021

29. Ravens — Gabriel Davis, WR

Gabriel Davis Bills TD 2020

30. Titans — Kenneth Murray, LB

Kenneth Murray Broncos Chargers 2020

31. Packers — Michael Pittman Jr., WR

Michael Pittman Colts Bills 2021

32. 49ers — Laviska Shenault, Jr., WR

Laviska Shenault Jaguars Colts 2021

33. Chiefs — Damien Lewis, G

Damien Lewis Seahawks 49ers 2021

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