Six years removed from the 2019 NFL Draft, it has become clear who the standouts of the class are.
It’s always a fun practice to go through an NFL Redraft, looking back on past selections and projecting what teams would do differently with the power of hindsight. The 2019 NFL Draft saw 38 Pro Bowlers either selected or signed in undrafted free agency, including some of the top defensive linemen and wide receivers in the game today.
Without further ado, here is our 2019 NFL Redraft heading into the 2025 NFL season.
2019 NFL Redraft
1) Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Original Pick: Kyler Murray
Generally speaking, Kyler Murray is an above-average starting quarterback in the NFL. He’s a two-time Pro Bowler, and the Arizona Cardinals are a much better team when he’s healthy. They would make this pick over, especially with the lack of a true franchise quarterback elsewhere in this 2019 NFL Redraft.
2) San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State
Original Pick: Nick Bosa
Nick Bosa has been everything he was advertised as coming out of Ohio State and then some for the San Francisco 49ers. He’s a five-time Pro Bowler through six seasons and has consistently been one of the best edge rushers in the NFL.
3) New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Original Pick: Quinnen Williams
The New York Jets have gotten a pretty good investment out of selecting Quinnen Williams, and they make that pick over again in this 2019 NFL Redraft. A three-time Pro Bowler with 36.5 sacks through his last five years, he’s one of the top interior defensive linemen in the entire league.
4) Oakland Raiders: Maxx Crosby, EDGE, Eastern Michigan
Original Pick: Clelin Ferrell
The Oakland Raiders got an absolute steal taking Maxx Crosby in the fourth round, but in this 2019 NFL Redraft, there’s no chance he falls that far. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler who led the league in tackles for a loss in both 2022 and 2023, and he has 59.5 sacks through six seasons.
5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dexter Lawrence II, DT, Clemson
Original Pick: Devin White
Yes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had selected Vita Vea in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, but can you imagine how tough a defensive line would be to block with him and Dexter Lawrence II on it? That’s not even factoring in Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul off the edge. Good luck, everybody else.
6) New York Giants: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Original Pick: Daniel Jones
Having traded Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland, the New York Giants were in desperate need of more talent at the wide receiver position in 2019. A three-time All-Pro with 7,026 receiving yards in six years, one could argue A.J. Brown ended up better than OBJ ever was, which is a pretty high bar to clear.
AJ Brown’s 16.1 yards per reception last season was second among all WRs with at least 80 targets, behind only Jameson Williams. pic.twitter.com/6NMSczbCCo
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) May 28, 2025
7) Jacksonville Jaguars: Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
Original Pick: Joshua Hines-Allen
Even with subpar quarterback play before 2024, Terry McLaurin has been as steady as they come. He’s had 1,000 receiving yards in all but one of the six years he’s played, making him a quality addition to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense in this hypothetical.
8) Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State
Original Pick: T.J. Hockenson
Brian Burns has been one of the more reliable pass rushers in the NFL since entering the league in 2019. A two-time Pro Bowler with 54.5 career sacks, he’s a safe bet to top at least eight sacks just about every year.
9) Buffalo Bills: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Original Pick: Ed Oliver
The Buffalo Bills made a very good pick by taking Ed Oliver in real life in 2019, but the redraft has them taking another defensive tackle at No. 9. Jeffery Simmons has three Pro Bowls to his name and six years of impact starting play from his time in Tennessee.
10) Denver Broncos: DK Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
Original Pick: Devin Bush (Steelers trade-up)
DK Metcalf has been a reliable receiving option since entering the league, as he’s topped 1,000 receiving yards three times and has never had fewer than 900 yards in a single season. He would be a lot of fun next to Courtland Sutton for the Denver Broncos in this redraft scenario.
11) Cincinnati Bengals: Joshua Hines-Allen, EDGE, Kentucky
Original Pick: Jonah Williams
Outside of an injury-shortened 2020 season, Joshua Hines-Allen has topped seven sacks in every season he’s played in the NFL. He most notably tallied 17.5 sacks in 2023, making him a strong addition to this hypothetical Cincinnati Bengals defensive line.
12) Green Bay Packers: Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, South Carolina
Original Pick: Rashan Gary
Davante Adams was a star by this point in real life, but the Green Bay Packers didn’t have a reliable WR2 to pair with him, which ended up being a recurring theme during his stint with the team. Deebo Samuel Sr., for his inconsistencies, would’ve been a tremendous addition for Aaron Rodgers to throw to.
13) Miami Dolphins: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Original Pick: Christian Wilkins
Even with Christian Wilkins leaving Miami after the conclusion of his rookie deal, his sheer talent sees the Miami Dolphins do the pick over again in this redraft. Before an injury-shortened 2024 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, he looked like one of the best interior defenders in the league.
14) Atlanta Falcons: Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Original Pick: Chris Lindstrom
Chris Lindstrom has been a Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro in each of the last three seasons for the Atlanta Falcons. He’s the most accomplished offensive lineman from his draft class and figures to be a top contender for the inaugural Protector of the Year award.
15) Washington Commanders: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Original Pick: Dwayne Haskins
Using the magical power of hindsight, it’s clear that taking Derrius Guice in Round 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft wasn’t a good move for the team that’s now the Washington Commanders. Instead, a sturdy workhorse in three-time Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs would be a welcome addition to their backfield, especially having just two 1,000-yard rushing seasons in the last decade.
16) Carolina Panthers: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
Original Pick: Brian Burns
The Carolina Panthers don’t have the ability to keep Burns around in this 2019 redraft, but they still end up with a strong consolation prize. Oliver has been an explosive impact defender for Buffalo the last few years, most notably tallying 9.5 sacks in 2023.
17) New York Giants: Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State
Original Pick: Dexter Lawrence II
Daniel Jones generates consideration from the team that drafted him in real life, seeing as though they made the playoffs with him as quarterback. Given the atrocity of his contract after his rookie deal, though, the Giants opt for a Pro Bowl edge rusher in Montez Sweat instead.
18) Minnesota Vikings: Elgton Jenkins, OG, Mississippi State
Original Pick: Garrett Bradbury
A two-time Pro Bowler with tremendous versatility across the offensive line, Elgton Jenkins would have been a strong addition for the Minnesota Vikings’ interior offensive line, which struggled quite a bit in this period.
19) Tennessee Titans: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Original Pick: Jeffery Simmons
T.J. Hockenson slides a little bit in this redraft due to some minor nagging injuries throughout his career, but he’s still a top-10 tight end in the league currently. He would be a great successor to Delanie Walker for the Tennessee Titans in this hypothetical.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Murphy Jr., CB, Washington
Original Pick: Noah Fant (Broncos trade-down)
An underrated cornerback with the versatility to play in the slot and along the perimeter, Byron Murphy Jr. finally earned recognition for his valuable play with a Pro Bowl year in 2024. He would be a solid addition for the Pittsburgh Steelers in this instance.
21) Seattle Seahawks: Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan
Original Pick: Darnell Savage (Packers trade-up)
There have been some ups and downs, but Rashan Gary has turned into an above-average edge rusher in the league. He just made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 and has tallied a combined 32 sacks over his last four seasons.
22) Baltimore Ravens: T.J. Edwards, LB, Wisconsin
Original Pick: Andre Dillard (Eagles trade-up)
Devin White gets consideration here since his peak was higher, but seeing as though he’s more or less fizzled out, T.J. Edwards serves as a more sustainable option in this 2019 redraft. He has had 573 total tackles in his last four years between his stints in Philadelphia and Chicago.
23) Houston Texans: Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
Original Pick: Tytus Howard
The Houston Texans were on the right track drafting an offensive lineman early in 2019, but they went with a different player in this redraft. Erik McCoy has started in all 81 of the games he’s played in the NFL and has been a Pro Bowler in consecutive seasons.
24) Oakland Raiders: David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
Original Pick: Josh Jacobs
Though the Raiders miss out on Josh Jacobs here, they’re still able to secure an above-average starting running back in Round 1. David Montgomery has had 5,399 rushing yards and 51 rushing touchdowns through his first six seasons in the league, most notably combining for 25 rushing touchdowns in his last two years with the Lions.
25) Philadelphia Eagles: Julian Love, S, Notre Dame
Original Pick: Marquise Brown (Ravens trade-down)
After a slow start to his NFL career, Julian Love has come into his own in his last two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He was a Pro Bowler in 2023 and has the versatility to play in the box, in the slot, and as a deep safety at a high level.
26) Indianapolis Colts: Jakobi Meyers, WR, NC State
Original Pick: Montez Sweat (Commanders trade-up)
Jakobi Meyers is the second undrafted player to go in Round 1 of this 2019 redraft behind Edwards, and he has been a steady contributor in the NFL. He topped 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in 2024 and has had at least 800 yards in each of his last four seasons.
27) Oakland Raiders: Zach Allen, DT, Boston College
Original Pick: Johnathan Abram
Somewhat of an unsung contributor during his first four years in Arizona, Zach Allen really came into his own for the Broncos in 2024. With 8.5 sacks along the interior, he was named a second-team All-Pro for his performance.
28) Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
Original Pick: Jerry Tillery
With 92 total starts over the last six seasons, Kaleb McGary has proven to be a solid right tackle, and even if he’s not particularly elite, he’s certainly good enough to crack the first round again in this 2019 redraft.
29) Seattle Seahawks: C.J. Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
Original Pick: L.J. Collier
Injuries have derailed C.J. Gardner-Johnson from time to time in his career, but he keeps coming back stronger. He had six interceptions in 2022, and after missing all but three games in 2023 for Detroit, he bounced right back with another six-interception campaign for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.
30) Green Bay Packers: Andrew Van Ginkel, EDGE, Wisconsin
Original Pick: Deandre Baker (Giants trade-up)
Andrew Van Ginkel thrived as a rotational edge rusher for the Dolphins for the first five years of his career, and he excelled as a full-time starter for the Vikings in 2024, tallying 11.5 sacks in a Pro Bowl campaign that also saw him named second-team All-Pro.
31) Los Angeles Rams: Connor McGovern, C, Penn State
Original Pick: Kaleb McGary (Falcons trade-up)
Though Connor McGovern missed his rookie year due to injury, he has been a solid starter along the interior between his stints with the Dallas Cowboys and the Bills. He has significant starting experience at both guard spots and at center, and he most notably made it to the Pro Bowl as a center for Buffalo in 2024.
32) New England Patriots: Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
Original Pick: N’Keal Harry
The 2024 season was extremely unkind to Diontae Johnson, as he had a career-low in receiving yards and played for three different teams. That said, he was a second-team All-Pro as a returner in 2019 and made the Pro Bowl as a receiver in 2021, so he’s had a strong career in the grand scheme of things.
