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Reacting to ESPN’s NFL redraft: Why it’s ultimately flawed

By Timothy Rodriguez

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Mock first round

The experiment of redrafting the NFL comes up every few months and is one of the more fun debates of the off-season. The first pick is always a quarterback and is always relatively young. However, the NFL has never had this many great young quarterbacks. The last two MVPs were in their second professional season. Without further ado, here is a mock version of the “NFL redraft”.

Cincinnati Bengals: Patrick Mahomes, QB
Washington Redskins: Russell Wilson, QB
Detroit Lions: Lamar Jackson, QB
New York Giants: Carson Wentz, QB
Miami Dolphins: Deshaun Watson, QB
Los Angeles Chargers: Kyler Murray, QB
Carolina Panthers: Matthew Stafford, QB
Arizona Cardinals: Baker Mayfield, QB
Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Garoppolo, QB
Cleveland Browns: Khalil Mack, EDGE
New York Jets: Aaron Donald, IDL
Las Vegas Raiders: Stephon Gilmore, CB
Indianapolis Colts: Ronnie Stanley, OT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Ryan Ramczyk, OT
Denver Broncos: Joey Bosa, EDGE
Atlanta Falcons: Jalen Ramsey, CB
Dallas Cowboys: Nick Bosa: EDGE
Pittsburgh Steelers: Terron Armstead, OT
Chicago Bears: Zack Martin, IOL
Los Angeles Rams: David Bakhtiari, OT
Philadelphia Eagles: Myles Garrett, EDGE
Buffalo Bills: T.J. Watt, EDGE
New England Patriots: Von Miller, EDGE
New Orleans Saints: Tyron Smith, OT
Minnesota Vikings: Laremy Tunsil, OT
Houston Texans: J.J. Watt, EDGE
Seattle Seahawks: Tre’Davious White, CB
Baltimore Ravens: Quenton Nelson, IOL
Tennessee Titans: Cameron Jordan, EDGE
Green Bay Packers: Lane Johnson, OT
San Francisco 49ers: Chandler Jones, EDGE
Kansas City Chiefs: Danielle Hunter, EDGE

Like stated previously, the only players worth using a first round pick on in this scenario are extremely talented quarterbacks in their prime and elite players at premium positions. To most, the most surprising pick is Aaron Donald. He is an interior defensive lineman, but provides the same impact as an edge rusher. That leads him to be the second non-quarterback off the board.

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Notice how there are no pass catchers gone in the first round. Those are the type of players to take in later rounds. They are easily replaceable. Remember, the Detroit Lions made the playoffs in their first year without the legendary Calvin Johnson. Why, Because they have an elite quarterback.

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