The 2025 NFL Draft class is now heading into the second year of their respective professional careers. There’s a lot of football left to played for each of them, but we now have enough early returns from the 2025 season to see how each first-round pick looks a little over a year after they were each made.
The general rule of thumb in the NFL is that it takes three years to properly evaluate whether a draft pick aged well or not. That said, it’s always fun to think “how would things have played out differently?” when evaluating your own team’s draft selections.
This concept is inspired by the 2025 NFL Draft episode of Football Debate Club I appeared on with Ian Cummings and Cam Mellor, during which we speculated where certain draft prospects would have been selected, knowing what we know now. Without further ado, here’s our 2025 NFL Redraft after the rookie seasons of each selection.
1) Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Original Pick: Cam Ward
2025 wasn’t kind to Cam Ward. The No. 1 overall pick ranked just No. 39 among 42 qualified quarterbacks in PFSN QB Impact Scoring last year, giving him an “F” score and grading as one of the worst rookie seasons from a first-round quarterback in recent memory. He completed just 59.8% of his passes with a passer rating of just 80.2.
Despite that, I don’t think the Tennessee Titans would abandon ship this early. Ward had a poor supporting cast last year, spanning from his group of wide receivers to his offensive line. The pass-catchers should be better in 2026, having brought in the likes of Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson to throw to. Expect to see more of Ward’s potential unlocked in Year 2.
2) Cleveland Browns: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Original Pick: Travis Hunter (by Jaguars via trade)
The Cleveland Browns obtained a serious haul moving down from No. 2 to No. 5 overall, but since we’re sticking with the pre-draft order, they won’t be doing so in this redraft. In real life, the Browns ended up with Mason Graham, who led all rookies and finished No. 25 among all defensive tackles with a 79.2 PFSN DT Impact Score.
Cleveland’s surely happy with the pick they made, but they go in a different direction by selecting Jaxson Dart. Once he took over the New York Giants’ starting quarterback job, he provided a significant upgrade in the starting lineup over Russell Wilson. He finished No. 18 in the NFL in PFSN QB Impact Scoring, which led all rookies last year. Shedeur Sanders has shown some flashes, but judging off 2025 performances, Dart is a massive improvement.
3) New York Giants: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Original Pick: Abdul Carter
Obviously, the Giants aren’t able to replicate their real-life draft haul of both Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart here. Though Carter had a solid rookie year, there would be a clear hole at quarterback with Dart no longer an option in this redraft. Luckily for them, there’s one more quarterback in this draft class who showed some serious upside in 2025.
After replacing Spencer Rattler as the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback, Tyler Shough went 5-4 as the starter after the team’s brutal 1-7 start to the season. He ranked No. 23 in the NFL in PFSN QB Impact Scoring, finishing above notable names like Baker Mayfield, Jayden Daniels, and Aaron Rodgers. The future is bright for Shough, who would still give the Giants an ascending young quarterback in this hypothetical.
4) New England Patriots: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Original Pick: Will Campbell
The New England Patriots saw very good early returns from Will Campbell during the regular season, providing hope that he could potentially be their blindside protector of the future. After a brutal stretch in the postseason, including a poor performance in their Super Bowl loss, there’s now doubt around whether he was the right tackle to take at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
In this scenario, the Patriots instead take Armand Membou, who finished 11 spots ahead of Campbell in PFSN’s OL Impact Score rankings. Membou shined as the right tackle for the New York Jets, giving them a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for them. Would New England move Membou to left tackle here, or do they have him stay on the right side and protect Morgan Moses? That’s up to them, but they’re getting the better tackle based on 2025 performance, no matter what.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Original Pick: Mason Graham (by Browns via trade)
Travis Hunter Jr. admittedly gets the shaft in this exercise, seeing as though he only played in seven games as a rookie. The Jacksonville Jaguars seemed to be figuring out on the fly the best way to utilizes his two-way abilities, so while there’s still ample potential with the former Heisman Trophy winner, they go in a different direction in this redraft.
Tetairoa McMillan was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after tallying 70 catches for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. He was the only rookie to surpass the 1,000-yard receiving mark last year, and his size and ability to win in contested situations made him a reliable security blanket for Bryce Young in Carolina. In this instance, he provides stability for the Jaguars when Brian Thomas Jr. failed to do so last season.
6) Las Vegas Raiders: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Original Pick: Ashton Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty led the 2025 NFL Draft’s rookie class with 975 rushing yards last year, but he wasn’t as efficient as the Las Vegas Raiders likely hoped; among eight qualified rookie running backs, his 3.7 yards per carry ranked just sixth. Part of that might have been the Raiders’ fault, seeing as though they took a running back so early with a weak offensive line for him to run behind.
In this scenario, they address the offensive line with Kelvin Banks Jr., who led all rookie tackles with an 83.2 PFSN OL Impact Score. He’d slide to the right side for Las Vegas with Kolton Miller holding down the blindside role, but he’d be an instant upgrade along their offensive line. Plus, adding Banks would eventually give Fernando Mendoza two bookend offensive tackles to work with in this hypothetical.
7) New York Jets: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Original Pick: Armand Membou
With Membou gone in this redraft, the New York Jets are robbed of a chance to repeat the young tandem they have along their offensive line with him and Olu Fashanu manning the two offensive tackle spots. Notably, however, their defense didn’t have a single takeaway in 2025. It would make sense to add a player with some of the ball skills in recent memory.
The Jaguars eventually made the right call to keep Hunter more on defense than offense, though he definitely still offers value as a wide receiver. His playmaking abilities as a receiver translate to the defensive game, where he has the elite ball-tracking skills, strong hands, and body control to win the 50/50 ball and come down with turnover-forcing grabs. He would be a welcomed addition to the Jets’ secondary here.
8) Carolina Panthers: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Original Pick: Tetairoa McMillan
The early returns on McMillan have obviously been strong for the Carolina Panthers, so much so that he isn’t available for them at No. 8 overall in this redraft. That said, they also had a big need for pass-rushing help off the edge going into the 2025 NFL Draft, and the consensus top edge rusher in the pre-draft process now falls right into their laps.
In a talented rookie class of edge rushers, Carter was the one who led the bunch with a 14.0% pressure rate in 2025. His 4.0 sacks and 7.0 tackles for a loss might not jump off the page, but his efficiency rushing the passer and generating pressures saw him also lead all rookies and place No. 17 in PFSN EDGE Impact Scoring among the NFL’s 123 qualified edge rushers last year. The future looks bright for Carter.
9) New Orleans Saints: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Original Pick: Kelvin Banks Jr.
As happy as the New Orleans Saints likely are with their selection of Kelvin Banks Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft, they don’t have the chance to make that pick over again in this redraft. They also don’t have the chance to take Tyler Shough, which might make for a difficult decision in this hypothetical, but it’s a great sign for long-term success in real life.
As previously mentioned, Graham’s efficiency as the top-ranked defensive tackle in PFSN DT Impact Scoring made him a bright spot for the Browns in 2025. He only had half of a sack in 2025, but he was a consistent force stopping the run along the interior and finished with both 36 pressures as a pass rusher and 32 stops in the run game.
10) Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Original Pick: Colston Loveland
The Chicago Bears surprised many with their selection of Colston Loveland with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tight end wasn’t a massive perceived need, but perhaps the more surprising factor was their decision to take him over Penn State’s Tyler Warren. Both rookie tight ends looked great last year, but we have the Bears making the same decision over in this redraft.
Loveland’s 83.1 PFSN TE Impact Score led all rookies and ranked No. 6 in the entire NFL. He finished ninth among tight ends with 713 receiving yards and was an impact player as a receiver and as a run blocker. After averaging just 19.3 yards per game through his first six games, he averaged 65.8 yards per game in his remaining 12, including his stellar postseason run. That’s a pace of over 1,100 receiving yards; don’t be surprised if he cracks the millennium mark for the Bears in 2026.
11) San Francisco 49ers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Original Pick: Mykel Williams
The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2025 NFL Draft needing reinforcements along their defensive front, which led them to select Mykel Williams in real life. Williams showed flashes as a rookie edge defender, particularly against the run, but his pass-rush production was inconsistent throughout the season.
Carson Schwesinger quickly emerged as one of the NFL’s most productive rookie linebackers in Cleveland, finishing 2025 with 156 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions. The Defensive Rookie of the Year, Schwesinger excelled as a rookie and would’ve given the 49ers an intriguing linebacker tandem alongside Fred Warner.
12) Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
Original Pick: Tyler Booker
The Dallas Cowboys invested heavily in their offensive line by selecting Tyler Booker in the first round, and early returns suggest they made the right decision. Dallas’ offensive front showed noticeable improvement in both pass protection and run blocking when Booker was on the field, as he immediately brought a physical presence to the interior.
Booker finished 2025 as one of the NFL’s top rookie guards, allowing just three sacks and 21 total pressures across 17 games. On runs behind his gap, the Cowboys averaged 4.5 rushing yards per carry last season. His tone-setting physicality and raw power translated well to the NFL level, and it looks like Dallas might have another long-term offensive line fixture on its hands.
13) Miami Dolphins: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Original Pick: Kenneth Grant
Kenneth Grant gave the Miami Dolphins solid snaps as a rookie defensive tackle, particularly as a run defender, but Miami’s offense still lacked consistency at tight end last year. They brought Darren Waller out of retirement, but availability and unreliable play made him a below-average starter at the position, making this an easy pivot in hindsight.
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Tyler Warren was an impact player for the Colts as a rookie, finishing sixth among tight ends with 76 catches and fifth with 816 receiving yards. He was a Pro Bowler as a rookie, and his hot start played a major role in why Indianapolis had such a good record out of the gate. In this hypothetical, he’d give the Dolphins the alpha weapon in the passing attack they currently lack.
14) Indianapolis Colts: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Original Pick: Tyler Warren
The Indianapolis Colts originally selected Tyler Warren to bolster their offense, but they aren’t able to replicate that selection with him going the pick before them in this case. Indianapolis’ defensive line lacked consistent production off the edge in 2025 outside of Laiatu Latu, especially in key passing situations, which makes one of a couple defensive linemen enticing here.
Originally viewed as a hybrid of an edge rusher and an off-ball linebacker, Jalon Walker came into his own as a true edge rusher for Atlanta in 2025. He finished second among all rookies with 5.5 sacks, and his elite athleticism would have provided an upgrade over J.T. Tuimoloau, their second-round pick last year who didn’t tally a single sack as a rookie.
15) Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Original Pick: Jalon Walker
With their trade up into the back-end of Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons struck gold by doubling down with the selections of both Walker and James Pearce Jr. Though the former isn’t available for them to re-do that selection in this redraft, the latter still is, making him a relatively easy choice.
The only real concern here is Pearce’s off-field exploits, because there’s no denying how productive he was in 2025. His 10.5 sacks were far and away the most of any NFL rookie in 2025, and he trailed only Abdul Carter among rookie edge rushers with 45 pressures and 31 hurries. At his current rate, Pearce has potential to be a Pro Bowler in due time.
16) Arizona Cardinals: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Original Pick: Walter Nolen
Walter Nolen had an encouraging rookie season along the Arizona Cardinals’ defensive line, flashing disruptive traits as an interior penetrator. That said, it’s tough to pass on some of the more proven value still on the board when he only played in six games in 2025 due to injury. In particular, they still have a need at right tackle going into 2026.
Based on PFSN OL Impact Scoring, Campbell is far and away the best remaining offensive tackle on the board in this redraft. As previously mentioned, his playoff struggles are well-documented, but his 75.1 score saw him fare as an average starting offensive tackle in a league where most early-round rookies struggle at that position. He’d slide to right tackle for the Cardinals here, and I’m still a believer he could be a quality starter in the league.
17) Cincinnati Bengals: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Original Pick: Shemar Stewart
The Cincinnati Bengals took a swing on upside with Shemar Stewart, but their defense once again struggled in 2025. In particular, their safety tandem proved to be a major issue, resulting in their throwing a big contract Bryan Cook’s way once the 2026 NFL free agency period kicked off. In this redraft, they get themselves ahead of the curve.
Nick Emmanwori led all rookie safeties with his 80.2 PFSN SAF Impact Score in 2025, but it’s really his versatility that makes him a worthy riser into the first round. His rare athleticism makes him a unique threat in the box, his size and physicality make him tough to break free from in the slot, and his football intelligence shines as a traditional safety. He’s a five-tool player who was a massive help for Seattle’s Super Bowl run.
18) Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State
Original Pick: Grey Zabel
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Seattle Seahawks had a weakness along their interior offensive line heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, and they addressed it by selecting Grey Zabel in the first round. Though some perceived the pick as a reach at the time, Zabel provided an instant upgrade at guard, which helped play a role in their Super Bowl victory last season.
Dylan Fairchild deserves an honorable mention here, as he actually had a higher PFSN OL Impact Score than Zabel did in 2025. That said, there’s no reason to mess with stability when you reached the top of the mountain like the Seahawks did, and Zabel’s physicality and refined skill set should make him a reliable starting guard for years to come.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Original Pick: Emeka Egbuka
Emeka Egbuka had a productive rookie season in Tampa Bay, and the Buccaneers are surely excited by the early returns he demonstrated in 2025. That said, the Buccaneers lacked consistency in their running back committee last season. When you have a running back prospect of this caliber available, it becomes tough to pass up.
Behind a better Buccaneers offensive line, I easily think Jeanty would’ve been able to crack the 1,000-yard mark that he failed to reach as a rookie. There’s no denying the ball-carrier vision, tenacity as a ball-carrier, and versatility as a pass-catching threat he brings to the table. I anticipate he shows more of that with the Raiders in 2026, and I think he would’ve been more productive in a landing spot like Tampa Bay here.
20) Denver Broncos: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Original Pick: Jahdae Barron
There were some encouraging flashes from Jahdae Barron as a rookie in 2025, but he only started in five games and was only the second-string nickel cornerback for the Denver Broncos behind Ja’Quan McMillian last season. There’s still potential that he breaks into a long-term starting role, but the Broncos would likely go elsewhere based on last year’s performances.
In addition to finishing No. 11 in the NFL in PFSN WR Impact Scoring, Luther Burden III also finished in the top ten in yards per route run, YAC per catch, yards per target, and YAC per catch over expectation. He developed into a true impact player for the Bears in the second half of 2025, and he’d be a tremendous addition to the Broncos’ offense in this redraft scenario.
21) Pittsburgh Steelers: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Original Pick: Derrick Harmon
All told, the Pittsburgh Steelers got pretty solid returns from Derrick Harmon in his rookie campaign. But their offense lacked consistency in the running game throughout 2025; knowing how unproductive Kaleb Johnson would be as a rookie and knowing Kenneth Gainwell would depart in free agency the following offseason, a stud running back would make sense in this redraft.
In addition to placing second behind only Jeanty in rookie rushing, TreVeyon Henderson had the highest average of yards per carry with 5.1 in 2025. His nine rushing touchdowns also led all rookie running backs last year, and he showed off some kick return value, to boot. His elite level of explosiveness and big-play ability helped him lead all rookies in PFSN RB Impact Scoring.
22) Los Angeles Chargers: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Original Pick: Omarion Hampton
Going into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers still needed another dependable target in the passing game outside of Ladd McConkey. They made a good pick in Oronde Gadsden II later in the draft, and Omarion Hampton showed encouraging flashes as a rookie amidst injuries. That said, there’s too good of value at tight end here to pass up at No. 22 overall.
Harold Fannin Jr. was a relegation for the Browns last year, finishing with 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns. Anyone who followed the 2025 NFL Draft knew how productive he was at Bowling Green, but few could’ve predicted that he’d usurp long-time starter David Njoku in the lineup and put up such big numbers as early as he did. His athleticism and route-running IQ have made him a valuable pass-catcher instantly in the NFL.
23) Green Bay Packers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Original Pick: Matthew Golden
Making a different pick here isn’t a sign the Green Bay Packers should give up on Matthew Golden; it’s anything but. With Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks no longer on the roster, Golden should have more opportunities to shine in 2026. However, you can certainly acknowledge that there were multiple other rookie wide receivers who were more productive than Golden was in 2025, which this selection does.
Emeka Egbuka placed second among all rookie wide receivers with 63 catches and 938 yards with six touchdowns last year, dropping a few spots only because of rising play of other rookies around him. The Buccaneers are likely very pleased with the early returns they got from him as they prepare for life after Mike Evans, but the Packers would’ve been particularly ecstatic with that production out of a rookie wide receiver last year.
24) Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Original Pick: Donovan Jackson
Coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings’ safety room remains a weakness, just as it was heading into and coming out of the 2025 draft. They were able to lure Harrison Smith back for another season last year, but the fact remains that they needed to upgrade at the position and find a long-term solution. They get that here with this do-over selection at No. 24 overall.
Finishing No. 27 out of 105 qualified safeties in PFSN SAF Impact Scoring, Malaki Starks gave Baltimore good early returns as a slightly above-average starting safety in Year 1 of his career. He finished the year with two interceptions and provided good versatility on the back end, playing primarily as a deep safety but showing the ability to make plays in the box or the slot like he did at Georgia.
25) Houston Texans: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Original Pick: Jaxson Dart (by Giants via trade)
Protecting C.J. Stroud was the clear the priority for the Houston Texans going into the 2025 offseason, and though they still saw inconsistent results in the regular season, they were able to put some moves in motion to work towards a better offensive line. Chief among them was the decision to draft Aireontae Ersery as their left tackle in Round 2, a selection they replicate here without the trade down that happened in real life.
Though still refining his technique, Aireontae Ersery’s physical tools were evident throughout the year. He’s not the most agile pass protector in the world, but his size, length, and physicality were put on display to the tune of his having the highest PFSN OL Impact Score of any offensive tackle still on the board.
26) Los Angeles Rams: Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
Original Pick: James Pearce Jr. (by Falcons via trade)
The Los Angeles Rams clearly value the tight end position, seeing as though they drafted Terrance Ferguson in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft and used another second-round pick on Max Klare in 2026. They don’t get the chance to trade down and acquire Atlanta’s 2026 first-round pick in this redraft, but they get the consolation prize of a productive tight end who could’ve upgraded their offense from Day 1.
With his previous experience as a wide receiver at Syracuse, Oronde Gadsden proved to be a tremendous field-stretching tight end for the Chargers in 2025. As a rookie, he averaged 13.6 yards per reception, which led all rookie tight ends and placed third in the entire NFL. With a targeted passer rating of 100.3, he was a reliable force for Justin Herbert last year, and he would be for Matthew Stafford, staying in Los Angeles but switching teams in this redraft.
27) Baltimore Ravens: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Original Pick: Malaki Starks
The Baltimore Ravens received solid play from Malaki Starks as a rookie, but they don’t have the chance to make that pick over again in this redraft. Their pass rush lacked consistency outside of Kyle Van Noy, and the early returns on second-round pick Mike Green were a little shaky. They’d have the chance to get a talented, young edge rusher who fell more so because of injury, rather than poor play in 2025.
Even though he played in just nine games due to injury, Mykel Williams placed No. 31 among 123 qualified edge rushers in 2025 with an 80.3 PFSN EDGE Impact Score. He trailed only Carter in scoring among rookies last season, and with his combination of size, power, length, and short-area explosiveness, there’s reason to be excited about Williams as he heads into Year 2 with the 49ers.
28) Detroit Lions: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Original Pick: Tyleik Williams
The Detroit Lions originally addressed the defensive interior with the physical, run-stuffing Tyleik Williams, but Walter Nolen arguably offers more pass-rushing at defensive tackle in this scenario. They didn’t have the chance to select Nolen in real life, but with the rise of a few tight ends and running backs into Round 1, he slides right into their laps.
Nolen didn’t qualify for PFSN DT Impact grading due to his only playing six games in 2025, but he was effective when he did play. He had two sacks in a short amount of time, and his 13.0% pass-rush win rate led all rookie defensive tackles who had at least 25 pass-rushing reps last season. In this hypothetical, the Lions would gladly bet on the flashes at No. 28 to acquire another interior pass-rushing threat to complement Aidan Hutchinson off the edge.
29) Washington Commanders: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Original Pick: Josh Conerly Jr.
Though the Washington Commanders saw flashes out of Josh Conerly Jr. in Year 1, there was a clear absence of a bonafide featured running back to pair with Jayden Daniels in 2025. Jacory Croskey-Merritt did fairly well with the role he was given, but there were several more efficient running backs in this rookie class, including a few who haven’t been selected yet.
Over a 17-game pace, Omarion Hampton’s 545 rushing yards in nine games would’ve given him 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie. Injuries obviously hampered his rookie year with the Chargers, but he showed some big play ability, particularly in his 128-yard game against the Giants in Week 4 and his 85-yard outing against the Cowboys in Week 16.
30) Buffalo Bills: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Original Pick: Maxwell Hairston
Maxwell Hairston showed encouraging flashes during his rookie season, but the Buffalo Bills still dealt with inconsistency and injuries in the secondary throughout 2025. With the need for a true shutdown presence along the perimeter, they go with another cornerback who missed some time due to injury, but one who was more efficient when he was on the field.
Will Johnson’s 79.3 PFSN CB Impact Score led all rookie cornerbacks last season in an admittedly weak cornerback class, making him a hot commodity for teams who needed cornerback upgrades in this redraft. He broke up ten passes in 12 games for the Cardinals last year, and while he had some bumps in the road over that span, he displayed the talent that made him a “steal” by consensus opinion when he fell to the second round.
31)Â Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Original Pick: Jihaad Campbell (by Eagles via trade)
The Kansas City Chiefs ran primarily with the tackle tandem of rookie Josh Simmons and Jawaan Taylor in 2025, and that duo provided issues for them in pass protection. Simmons had his growing pains in Year 1, but there were enough flashes where you could argue they make that pick again here. Josh Conerly Jr. is another player worth debating here, but I’m going with the existing pick.
Simmons’ 68.7 PFSN OL Impact Score ranked just No. 58 among 107 qualified offensive tackles, but he was still the most efficient offensive tackle among the rookies still available in this hypothetical. The aforementioned Conerly was the slot beneath him, while other contributors like Ozzy Trapilo and Anthony Belton also had inferior grades.
32) Philadelphia Eagles: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Original Pick: Josh Simmons (by Chiefs via trade)
All told, the Philadelphia Eagles trading up a spot for Jihaad Campbell could’ve ended up way worse. Campbell displayed some intriguing moments as a rookie, but there’s slightly better value available in this redraft. With Reed Blankenship eventually leaving for Houston and Andrew Mukuba being on their radar as a second-round pick, they’d have the chance to get ahead of the curve with a difference-maker for their secondary.
With five interceptions as a rookie, Xavier Watts led all rookies in interceptions in 2025, regardless of position. His turnover-forcing capabilities he displayed at Notre Dame carried over to the Falcons’ defense last year, and he only missed 8.6% of his tackling attempts as a rookie. Though he also allowed a 70.0% completion percentage and 16.2 yards per catch, the playmaking ability shines through to make Watts a worthy first-round pick in this redraft.
