- Patrick Mahomes heads to the Browns: Cleveland takes the three-time Super Bowl champion with the No. 1 total decide, reinvigorating a franchise that has lengthy wanted a steady passer.
- Myles Garrett falls to No. 2: With Mahomes off the board at No. 1, Garrett heads to San Francisco. He leads the NFL with 528 pressures since he was drafted.
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The NFL draft is a crapshoot.
While NFL groups do their finest to forecast which prospects will translate finest to the subsequent degree, the fact is that franchises hardly ever get a decide precisely proper.
But what would a draft appear like if groups had the good thing about hindsight? PFF has world-class information for each participant on each play in each NFL recreation, relationship again to the 2006 season. Knowing what we all know now, right here is how the primary spherical of the 2017 NFL Draft may have regarded.
Any trades made in the course of the unique draft have been reversed, whereas trades made earlier than the draft have been stored in place.
Looking for extra NFL redrafts? Click for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
1. Cleveland Browns: QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech (Round 1, Pick 10)
Original Pick: EDGE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
The Browns had a obvious want at quarterback getting into the 2017 NFL Draft. But with out a clear high possibility on the time, they as a substitute chosen Texas A&M edge defender Myles Garrett at No. 1 total. And Garrett has been nearly as good as marketed — and shall be chosen very quickly on this redraft.
Cleveland merely can’t cross up Patrick Mahomes on this redraft. The unique Tenth-overall decide to the Chiefs has received three Super Bowls and two MVPs and introduced Kansas City to at the very least the AFC Championship recreation in every of his seven years as a starter. He appears poised to problem Tom Brady’s “biggest of all time” standing when it’s all mentioned and completed, boasting a 96.0 profession PFF total grade up to now.
Patrick Mahomes’ Career PFF Grades
2. San Francisco 49ers: EDGE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M (Round 1, Pick 1)
Original Pick: QB Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina
The 49ers moved again one spot on draft evening and chosen Solomon Thomas, who went on to fall nicely in need of expectations. He has posted sub-65.0 PFF grades in each season of his profession. The 49ers as a substitute choose Garrett, who leads the NFL with 528 pressures since he was drafted and received Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. We at PFF not too long ago named him one of the best participant within the NFL.
3. Chicago Bears: EDGE T.J. Watt, Wisconsin (Round 1, Pick 30)
Original Pick: DI Solomon Thomas, Stanford
The Bears moved up one slot on draft evening to pick out Mitchell Trubisky, who has been a below-average quarterback within the NFL. Chicago as a substitute drafts one of many recreation’s finest defenders right here in Watt.
The seven-time Pro Bowler received Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 after tying Michael Strahan’s sack document (22.5). Watt has an elite 93.2 PFF grade for his profession and was most not too long ago made the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback, securing a $41 million-per-year contract.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE George Kittle, Iowa (Round 5, Pick 146)
Original Pick: RB Leonard Fournette, LSU
The Jaguars wanted a good finish after buying and selling away Julius Thomas, and so they nab the NFL’s finest in a redraft. Kittle, a six-time Pro Bowler, has been one of many three Most worthy tight ends within the league in six of his eight seasons, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric. He additionally owns an elite 93.9 profession PFF receiving grade.
5. Tennessee Titans: WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington (Round 3, Pick 69)
Original Pick: WR Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Davis was a stable receiver within the NFL however didn’t fairly reside as much as his top-five-pick billing, so the Titans go along with one other small-school receiver on this redraft.
Kupp was probably the most beneficial wideout within the league in 2021, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric. That 12 months, his 1,974 receiving yards have been the second most in NFL historical past and he received each Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP.
6. New York Jets: CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama (Round 1, Pick 16)
Original Pick: S Jamal Adams, LSU
Adams was arguably one of the best security within the NFL with the Jets, however his manufacturing fell off a cliff as soon as he was traded to the Seahawks in 2020.
New York takes a longer-term strategy in its secondary with Humphrey. He is the sixth-most-valuable cornerback since being drafted in 2017, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric, and is a two-time first-team All-Pro.
7. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Chris Godwin, Penn State (Round 3, Pick 84)
Original Pick: WR Mike Williams, Clemson
Williams was a stable receiver in Los Angeles and shall be chosen later on this redraft, however Godwin is just too good to cross up right here. He sports activities an elite 91.1 PFF total grade for his profession and has been one of many 10 Most worthy wideouts within the league since he was drafted, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric.
8. Carolina Panthers: RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Round 1, Pick 8)
Original Pick: RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
Despite getting traded to the 49ers in 2022, McCaffrey stays the Panthers’ alternative in a redraft. He has been probably the most beneficial operating again within the league in 4 of his eight seasons and has 90.0-plus profession PFF grades as a rusher and a receiver.
Christian McCaffrey’s Career PFF Grades
9. Cincinnati Bengals: T Garett Bolles, Utah (Round 1, Pick 20)
Original Pick: WR John Ross, Washington
The Bengals reached on draft evening for the speedy John Ross, who tallied lower than 1,000 receiving yards in his six-year profession. With Cincinnati’s largest want that season coming alongside the offensive line, Bolles makes an excessive amount of sense. He has been one of many 5 Most worthy tackles within the league since he was drafted, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric, with 80.0-plus profession PFF grades each as a cross blocker and a run blocker.
10. Buffalo Bills: CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State (Round 1, Pick 11)
Original Pick: QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech
After shedding Stephon Gilmore to the division-rival Patriots, the Bills wanted assist at cornerback getting into the 2017 NFL Draft. Enter Marshon Lattimore, who has made 4 Pro Bowls up to now with an 85.8 profession PFF protection grade.
11. New Orleans Saints: EDGE Trey Hendrickson, Florida Atlantic (Round 3, Pick 103)
Original Pick: CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
With Lattimore off the board, the Saints go along with one other one among their 2017 draft picks: Trey Hendrickson. He was a stable participant in New Orleans earlier than changing into a star in Cincinnati. Hendrickson’s 35 sacks over the previous two years are probably the most within the league, and he has posted back-to-back 90.0-plus PFF pass-rush grades in that span. Now, the Saints simply have to hold him round to make sure his prime is spent in New Orleans.
12. Cleveland Browns: RB Alvin Kamara, Tennessee (Round 3, Pick 67)
Original Pick: QB Deshaun Watson, Clemson
After securing their franchise quarterback at decide No. 1, the Browns construct round him with Kamara. Since he was drafted, solely Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey have been extra beneficial operating backs than him, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric. And like McCaffrey, he owns a 90.0-plus PFF grade as a runner and a receiver.
13. Arizona Cardinals: CB Tre’Davious White, LSU (Round 1, Pick 27)
Original Pick: EDGE Haason Reddick, Temple
The Cardinals wanted assist at cornerback getting into the 2017 NFL Draft, and White is the reply. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2019 after main the league with six interceptions, and he boasts an 85.8 PFF protection grade for his profession.
14. Philadelphia Eagles: RB Aaron Jones, UTEP (Round 5, Pick 182)
Original Pick: EDGE Derek Barnett, Tennessee
Jones is an elite operating again and a mandatory enhance for the Eagles’ backfield forward of the 2017 NFL Draft. He has an elite 93.8 PFF speeding grade for his profession and has been the fifth-most-valuable again within the league since he was drafted.
15. Indianapolis Colts: T Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin (Round 1, Pick 32)
Original Pick: S Malik Hooker, Ohio State
The Colts wanted to handle the trenches within the 2017 NFL Draft and are capable of draft an elite sort out in Ramczyk. While he not too long ago retired attributable to a knee harm, he was the third-most-valuable sort out within the league since he was drafted. Lane Johnson and Trent Williams have been the one two tackles forward of him.
16. Baltimore Ravens: WR Mike Williams, Clemson (Round 1, Pick 7)
Original Pick: CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
Following Steve Smith Sr.’s retirement in 2017, the Ravens had a dire want at huge receiver. Williams earned a stable 81.9 PFF receiving grade for his profession and crossed 1,000 yards twice in his eight years earlier than not too long ago retiring.
Mike Williams’ 2021 PFF Stats by Target Depth
17. Washington: S Marcus Williams, Utah (Round 2, Pick 52)
Original Pick: DI Jonathan Allen, Alabama
While Williams seems to be previous his prime now as a present free agent, he was probably the greatest safeties within the league throughout his first 5 seasons. From 2017 to 2021, he sported an elite 91.7 PFF total grade and was the fourth-most-valuable security within the NFL, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric.
18. Tennessee Titans: CB Adoree’ Jackson, USC (Round 1, Pick 18)
Original Pick: CB Adoree’ Jackson, USC
The Titans persist with Jackson. He has an excellent 84.5 profession PFF protection grade and continues to be a starting-caliber cornerback. He might be one of many beginning exterior cornerbacks for the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles within the 2025 season.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Budda Baker, Washington (Round 2, Pick 36)
Original Pick: TE O.J. Howard, Alabama
Tampa Bay entered the draft with a gap at security, and Baker fills in seamlessly. The Arizona Cardinal nice has an elite 91.0 PFF run-defense grade for his profession, regardless of measuring solely 5-foot-10 and 195 kilos.
20. Denver Broncos: T Taylor Moton, Western Michigan (Round 2, Pick 64)
Original Pick: T Garett Bolles, Utah
With Bolles off the board, the Broncos accept Moton. He boasts a superb 85.1 PFF pass-blocking grade for his profession and has been the sixth-most-valuable sort out within the league since he was drafted.
21. Detroit Lions: EDGE Haason Reddick, Temple (Round 1, Pick 13)
Original Pick: LB Jarrad Davis, Florida
Davis fizzled out within the NFL, posting sub-65.0 PFF total grades in every of his six seasons. The Lions as a substitute bolster their cross rush with Reddick, whose 90.7 PFF pass-rush grade in 2022 trailed solely Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons amongst all edge defenders.
22. Miami Dolphins: T Dion Dawkins, Temple (Round 2, Pick 63)
Original Pick: EDGE Charles Harris, Missouri
The second straight Temple Owl comes off the board. Dawkins has been a gentle participant all through his profession in Buffalo, posting an 84.1 profession PFF pass-blocking grade.
23. New York Giants: LB Matt Milano, Boston College (Round 5, Pick 163)
Original Pick: TE Evan Engram, Ole Miss
The Giants wanted assist at linebacker within the 2017 NFL Draft, and Milano is one of the best participant obtainable on the place. In 2022, he was a first-team All-Pro and the fifth-most beneficial linebacker, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric.
24. Las Vegas Raiders: DI Jonathan Allen, Alabama (Round 1, Pick 17)
Original Pick: CB Gareon Conley, Ohio State
Conley performed simply three years within the league, so the Raiders draft Allen — an elite cross rusher throughout his prime in Washington. From 2020 to 2022, he was the sixth-most-valuable defensive sort out within the NFL and sported a 91.0 PFF pass-rush grade.
25. Houston Texans: CB Kenny Moore II, Valdosta State (Undrafted)
Original Pick: S Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
The Texans wanted to handle their secondary within the 2017 NFL Draft after shedding a few starters in free company. While Moore went undrafted, he became probably the greatest slot cornerbacks in soccer, incomes a 78.0 PFF protection grade and an 83.9 PFF run-defense grade for his profession.
26. Seattle Seahawks: CB Rasul Douglas, West Virginia (Round 3, Pick 99)
Original Pick: EDGE Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
Douglas isn’t the flashiest participant, however he’s been a really stable cornerback within the NFL. From 2021 to 2023, he was the seventh-most-valuable cornerback within the NFL and earned an 86.1 PFF protection grade.
Rasul Douglas’ Career PFF Grades
27. Kansas City Chiefs: DI Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama (Round 2, Pick 55)
Original Pick: CB Tre’Davious White, LSU
The Chiefs wanted to enhance the depth alongside their defensive position in 2017, and Tomlinson is a beneficial piece. He owns an 82.8 profession PFF total grade and has earned at the very least a 74.9 PFF total grade in every of his first six seasons.
28. Dallas Cowboys: S Jamal Adams, LSU (Round 1, Pick 5)
Original Pick: EDGE Taco Charlton, Michigan
Adams’ prime didn’t final lengthy sufficient to warrant his top-five choice, but it surely’s nonetheless sufficient for him to make the primary spherical of this redraft. The three-time Pro Bowler was probably the most beneficial security within the NFL throughout the 2018 and 2019 seasons, recording a 91.0 PFF total grade in that stretch.
29. Green Bay Packers: RB Joe Mixon, Oklahoma (Round 2, Pick 48)
Original Pick: TE David Njoku, Miami (FL)
The Packers missed out on Aaron Jones on this redraft, so Mixon is the decide. The two-time Pro Bowler sports activities a 91.3 PFF total grade for his profession and has been the sixth-most-valuable again within the league since he was drafted.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC (Round 2, Pick 62)
Original Pick: EDGE T.J. Watt, Wisconsin
With Watt off the board a lot earlier on this redraft, the Steelers decide up their unique second-round decide. In 2018, Smith-Schuster made the Pro Bowl and led the league with 660 yards after the catch.
31. Atlanta Falcons: TE Evan Engram, Ole Miss (Round 1, Pick 23)
Original Pick: LB Reuben Foster, Alabama
While the Falcons already had Austin Hooper, they might make their passing assault much more harmful with Engram. Across 2022 and 2023, he was the sixth-most-valuable tight finish within the league, in accordance with PFF’s Wins Above Replacement metric.
32. New Orleans Saints: CB Desmond King II, Iowa (Round 5, Pick 151)
Original Pick: T Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
The Saints wanted to handle their secondary within the 2017 NFL Draft. King was a first-team All-Pro in 2018 and has an 85.8 PFF total grade for his profession.