The 2022 NFL Draft was one of the more intriguing recent cycles, and a re-draft exposes the many interweaving storylines that still exist.
If we had the opportunity to draft this class again, would Aidan Hutchinson go No. 1 overall? How high does Brock Purdy rise up the Round 1 board, and where do defenders like Kyle Hamilton, Derek Stingley Jr., and Sauce Gardner settle out? These questions, and many more, we have now explored.
This re-draft was conducted by myself and Jacob Infante, alternating odd and even picks. The order used herein is the pre-draft order, before draft day trades ensued. You can watch the full video of the live stream below. You can also do your own 2022 NFL Redraft using the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator.
1) Jacksonville Jaguars: EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
Travon Walker has developed into a solid starter for Jacksonville, but in hindsight, there isn’t much to the Walker vs. Aidan Hutchinson debate. Hutchinson has been a two-time Pro Bowler. He was top-five in the NFL in sacks in 2025 and has twice surpassed a PFSN EDGE Impact score of 88. Hutchinson is a game-changer off the edge when healthy, and that’s what Jacksonville sought.
Original Pick: Travon Walker
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2) Detroit Lions: S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
If Hutchinson is available, it’s an easy repeat for the Lions in a 2022 NFL Re-Draft. But with Hutchinson gone in this mock, and no EDGE of his caliber left on the board, the focus turns to the secondary. At 6’4″, 218 pounds, Kyle Hamilton is a unicorn defensive back talent who’s been a two-time All-Pro, and his addition would help the Lions get ahead of the “big nickel” revolution that’s now sweeping the league.
Original Pick: Aidan Hutchinson
3) Houston Texans: QB Brock Purdy, Iowa State
Texans fans aren’t losing sleep about Houston’s original selection Derek Stingley Jr., nor is there much discontent about current starting quarterback C.J. Stroud. But at the time, the Texans had a looming need at QB, and if we re-mock with the knowledge we have now, that Brock Purdy is an impact starter QB capable of competing for a Super Bowl (his 92.1 PFSN QB Impact was best-in-league in 2025), it’d be hard to pass on him.
Original Pick: Derek Stingley Jr.
4) New York Jets: CB Derek Stingley Jr.
It’s extremely close between Derek Stingley Jr. and Sauce Gardner for the fourth overall pick in this re-draft. Gardner’s rookie season was legendary, but there’s a case to make that Stingley has been more consistent and less prone to big plays allowed in the years since. Stingley’s 92.4 PFSN CB Impact score in 2024 was the best in the league, and he’s only allowed 1,085 total yards across the past three years, with a sub-50 passer rating.
Original Pick: Sauce Gardner
5) New York Giants: CB Sauce Gardner
Sauce Gardner doesn’t fall far after being passed up for Stingley, and gets to stay in the New York area with the Giants. At 6’3″, with 4.4 speed, Gardner has always been an absolute size-speed phenom, and he was a two-time All-Pro in his first two seasons. His rookie season PFSN CB Impact score of 97.8 is the best CB Impact score on record in PFSN’s database all-time, dating back to the beginning of grading.
Original Pick: Kayvon Thibodeaux
6) Carolina Panthers: OL Tyler Smith
At his best, Ikem Ekwonu has been a quality starter and tone-setter. But on a re-draft, there’s one offensive lineman who’s head and shoulders above the pack: Tyler Smith. The 6’6″, 332-pound blocker played tackle in college, and while he’s mostly played guard in the NFL, he can play either spot at a high level. A three-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2023, Smith’s career average PFSN OL Impact score is a glowing 86.8.
Original Pick: Ikem Ekwonu
7) New York Giants: EDGE Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma
EDGE remains a need for the Giants in this re-draft, but they can do better than Kayvon Thibodeaux this time around. Though a different player type, Nik Bonitto stands out as the best value and the best pass-rusher left on the board, by far. Through 2024 and 2025, Bonitto racked up 27.5 sacks and two Pro Bowl berths. Alongside Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams at the time, Bonitto’s speed, bend, and nuance would have been lethal.
Original Pick: Evan Neal
8) Atlanta Falcons: WR George Pickens, Georgia
Original Pick: Drake London
The Falcons didn’t make the wrong choice with Drake London; he’ll be off the board shortly in this re-draft. But drafting for absolute upside, George Pickens is difficult to turn away from after his emergent 2025 campaign. Pickens has always had an elite blend of size, vertical explosion, catching instincts, and route-running ability, and in 2025, he put it all together for a second-team All-Pro campaign, earning a top-three PFSN WR Impact grade.
9) Seattle Seahawks: OT Charles Cross, Mississippi State
Original Pick: Charles Cross
There’s something to be said for dependability and consistency on the offensive line, and the Seahawks have absolutely got what they bargained for with Charles Cross. While he hasn’t been as dominant as other linemen, he’s started 62 of a possible 68 games and has been the model of consistency, particularly in pass protection. Through the Seahawks’ Super Bowl-winning 2025 campaign, Cross allowed just one sack on true dropbacks.
10) New York Jets: WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
Original Pick: Garrett Wilson
In a unique development, there have now been back-to-back original picks in this 2022 NFL Re-Draft. Garrett Wilson’s circumstances haven’t been kind to him with the Jets. The list of QBs who have started during his tenure includes late-career Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Joe Flacco, Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields, Trevor Siemian, Mike White, Tim Boyle, and Brady Cook. In spite of this, Wilson has turned in three 1,000-yard campaigns already.
11) Washington Commanders: WR Drake London, USC
Original Pick: Jahan Dotson
Originally, the Commanders traded back to acquire Jahan Dotson with the 16th overall pick. That pick was viewed as a reach at the time, and that assessment proved accurate: Dotson played just two seasons for the Commanders, with 84 passes caught, before being traded within the division to the Eagles. Drake London, who has a 17-game average of 85 catches and 1,086 yards, would give Washington the dependability they desired.
12) Minnesota Vikings: CB Trent McDuffie, Washington
Original Pick: Lewis Cine
On the first night of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Vikings were involved in a shocking trade that saw their division rivals trade up to the 12th overall pick, while Minnesota gave up ground and settled for Lewis Cine. Injuries, unfortunately, derailed Cine’s career, but even if medicals aren’t involved, the Vikings likely stay put and take a dynamic, versatile cornerback like Trent McDuffie, who would invigorate an aging, depreciating secondary.
13) Houston Texans: DB Jalen Pitre
Original Pick: Kenyon Green
This selection is a testament to the Texans and what they were able to do in the 2022 NFL Draft. Two picks in this first-round re-mock now play within the Texans’ secondary, and Jalen Pitre was the team’s second-round choice that year. Pitre has gone on to become an indispensable playmaker for DeMeco Ryans’ defense. Since entering the league, the hybrid nickel-safety has amassed 10 interceptions, 33 pass breakups, and 20 tackles for loss.
14) Baltimore Ravens: EDGE Travon Walker, Georgia
Original Pick: Kyle Hamilton
There was no chance the Ravens would repeat with Hamilton in this re-mock, so the focus instead turns to the edge. Baltimore had veteran Justin Houston and second-year player Odafe Oweh at the time, but they lacked much in the way of long-term upside. Walker hasn’t developed far beyond what was expected of him: A somewhat under-cooked but also useful power producer and run defender, but his mold has a clear role in a starting lineup.
15) Philadelphia Eagles: WR Chris Olave, Ohio State
Original Pick: Jordan Davis
Since we’re using the pre-draft order for this re-draft, the Eagles do not trade for A.J. Brown in this exercise. With the chance, they’d likely make that move again, but were they to hang onto their capital, they’d still be able to address the WR room with Chris Olave. When Olave has been healthy, he’s been a high-quality WR1. In every season that he’s qualified, he’s surpassed a PFSN WR Impact of 80. Alongside DeVonta Smith, he’d eat.
16) New Orleans Saints: OT Zach Tom, Wake Forest
Original Pick: Chris Olave
The Saints could go WR here again. But another path involves making right the flawed selection of Trevor Penning at OT. Zach Tom doesn’t have Penning’s size or power, but the 6’4″, 304-pound blocker is an S-tier athlete who’s been uber-consistent for Green Bay (his 2024 PFSN OL Impact of 91.5 was best among all league OL), and his positional versatility would be invaluable given New Orleans’ injury issues up front.
17) Los Angeles Chargers: RB James Cook, Georgia
Original Pick: Zion Johnson
The Chargers got 65 starts from Zion Johnson across his four years with the organization, but for most of that stretch, Johnson graded out as a replacement-level starter. There aren’t many alternative options at guard on a re-draft, but the Chargers could dip into the class’ elite pool of RB talent, with Austin Ekeler nearing his post-2023 departure. James Cook was PFSN’s highest graded RB on the Impact scoring scale in 2025.
18) Philadelphia Eagles: DT Jordan Davis, Georgia
Original Pick: A.J. Brown (Trade)
Jordan Davis, the Eagles’ original pick at the 15th overall selection, is Philadelphia’s choice at 18th overall in this 2022 NFL Re-Draft. Davis could’ve easily been the pick again at 15th overall as well. The 6’6″, 336-pound monolith has grown to become an invaluable presence at the fulcrum of Vic Fangio’s defense, and he recently turned in his best season yet, logging 4.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss in a standout 2025 campaign.
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19) New Orleans Saints: S Kerby Joseph, Illinois
Original Pick: Trevor Penning
Trevor Penning enamored NFL evaluators with his size, athleticism, and tone-setting physicality in the 2022 NFL Draft cycle, but he’s leveled out as a journeyman offensive lineman in the pros. On re-draft, it makes sense for the Saints to add an elite center-fielder long-term alongside hybrid nickel-safety Tyrann Mathieu. Joseph was a first-team All-Pro in 2024, snagging nine interceptions and a league-leading PFSN Safety Impact of 92.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Alec Pierce, Cincinnati
Original Pick: Kenny Pickett
Whoever throws the ball still remains an issue for Pittsburgh in this re-draft, but no one in this class — Kenny Pickett included — is solving that. The best the Steelers can do is improve their weaponry, and without Pickens, Alec Pierce is an excellent consolation prize. An elite size-speed specimen, Pierce rivals Pickens with his vertical gravity and catch-point prowess, and his film in 2025 showcases a budding route-running expert.
21) New England Patriots: LB Devin Lloyd, Utah
Original Pick: Cole Strange
The Patriots original first-round pick, Cole Strange, started just 29 games with the team before being released during final roster cuts ahead of the 2025 season. Devin Lloyd, meanwhile, emerged as an impact starter in 2025, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors while amassing five interceptions, seven pass breakups, six tackles for loss, and 15 pressures. Lloyd’s late-contract revival elevates him to this spot.
22) Green Bay Packers: TE Trey McBride, Colorado State
Original Pick: Quay Walker
Quay Walker was a top-flight physical talent who developed into a solid starter in 2025 before signing a lucrative deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. On a re-draft, however, it’s unlikely the Packers, who had just Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis at TE, would pass on Trey McBride. From 2023 through 2025, McBride has been a top-three NFL TE in PFSN Impact scoring. His 126-catch, 1,239-yard, 11-touchdown 2025 earned him All-Pro honors.
23) Arizona Cardinals: C Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa
Original Pick: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown (Trade)
The Cardinals originally packaged their first-round pick in a trade for Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who played just two seasons with the team and totaled 1,283 yards over that span. With a do-over, Tyler Linderbaum is the easy choice. Having an anchor with his athleticism and physicality is a rare privilege. In every year of his career, he’s been a top-five OL overall in PFSN’s OL Impact scoring, and in 2025, his 90.1 score was the best all-around.
24) Dallas Cowboys: DB Coby Bryant, Cincinnati
Original Pick: Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith was a home-run selection for Dallas at this juncture originally. The Cowboys could’ve also used secondary help here, as boundary CB was an immediate need, and uncertainty existed at safety. Coby Bryant was a college CB who’s since moved to safety. Along the way, he’s become one of the most tenacious and versatile defenders in the league and was a staple for Seattle’s Super Bowl-winning defense.
25) Buffalo Bills: RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame
Original Pick: Kaiir Elam
The Bills won’t have the pleasure of acquiring James Cook again in this 2022 NFL Re-Draft, but there’s still plenty of RB talent to go around in the stacked 2022 NFL Draft RB class. While Kyren Williams doesn’t echo Cook’s athletic gifts or receiving versatility, he’s been a top-ten RB based on PFSN Impact scoring twice over the past three years, and he’s been one of the most consistent volume producers over that span.
26) Tennessee Titans: WR Jameson Williams, Alabama
Original Pick: Treylon Burks
The Titans’ 2022 NFL Draft swap of A.J. Brown and Treylon Burks has aged like Mike Vrabel’s initial statement on the Dianna Russini scandal. Luckily for them, there’s still one more WR worthy of Round 1 capital in this re-draft: Jameson Williams. At 6’1″, 182 pounds, Williams is a much different player type, but he’s steadily grown productive over the past two seasons, and has the type of game-breaking speed that doesn’t come around often.
27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OT Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan
Original Pick: Logan Hall (Round 2 Trade Down)
Ironically, the Buccaneers originally drafted Luke Goedeke, Bernhard Raimann’s teammate at Central Michigan, to be their starting tackle in Round 2. Goedeke has gone on to validate that selection, but on a re-draft, Raimann is the pick in a tight race with his former MAC counterpart. Goedeke has the highest single-season grade among them, but Raimann has arguably been more consistent, with better run blocking metrics and less pressure allowed.
28) Green Bay Packers: EDGE George Karlaftis, Purdue
Original Pick: Devonte Wyatt
Devonte Wyatt hasn’t been bad for Green Bay, but both of the Packers’ original 2022 first-round picks receive only lukewarm endorsements. Though George Karlaftis hasn’t developed into a world-beater, his steady sack and pressure generation would be welcomed for a Packers rush that’s now at the mercy of Lukas Van Ness’ uncertain development. A potential Karlaftis team-up with Micah Parsons would’ve been equally exciting.
29) Kansas City Chiefs: RB Breece Hall, Iowa State
Original Pick: Trent McDuffie
The Chiefs got one of the steals of the 2022 NFL Draft with Isiah Pacheco in Round 7, but in this re-draft, they instead opt to select Breece Hall far earlier. Pacheco’s emergence exposed the lack of talent in Kansas City’s RB room, and it’s exciting to imagine how much more productive Hall — a high-level two-phase threat — would’ve been with the Chiefs’ offensive line, in Andy Reid’s scheme, and with Patrick Mahomes alongside him.
30) Kansas City Chiefs: CB Tariq Woolen, UTSA
Original Pick: George Karlaftis
With Karlaftis going off the board just two picks before this selection, the Chiefs instead pick Tariq Woolen in this 2022 NFL Re-Draft. Woolen’s physical makeup (6’4″, 206 pounds, with near-34″ arms and 4.26 speed) is impossible to replicate, and he’s delivered with swarming ball production. While his play has trailed off as of late, he’s eclipsed a PFSN CB Impact score of at least 80 every season, and with Steve Spagnuolo, he’d be unleashed.
31) Cincinnati Bengals: S Bryan Cook, Cincinnati
Original Pick: Daxton Hill
It’s rare that you have a team re-draft a player who they recently signed in free agency, but that’s what the Bengals do in this exercise. Travis Jones would also be a quality addition here, but home-grown Cincinnati product Bryan Cook has developed into one of the league’s best box safeties. His new three-year, $40.25 million deal places him just outside the league’s top-10 in average annual value (AAV) among safeties.
32) Detroit Lions: RB Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State
Original Pick: Jameson Williams
Had the Lions originally stayed put at 32nd overall, they would’ve had less opportunity at the WR position, but they’d also be able to add a local star in Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III. Jamaal Williams had a standout campaign in 2022, but would then be unceremoniously let go by Detroit. Walker, the Super Bowl LIX MVP, would be a more cost-effective long-term asset, and he and Jahmyr Gibbs would make a deadly 1-2 punch.
