Miami Dolphins pass on Wilkins in this 2019 NFL round 1 redraft

Pick #21, Seattle Seahawks:  Darnell Savage Jr, S, Maryland

Head coach Pete Carroll had success when he relied on “The Legion of Boom” to drive the football team.  While the Seahawks have gotten decent play from their safeties, Savage’s 6 interceptions makes him a ‘game changer’ and alleviates the need to give up multiple first round picks for Jamal Adams in 2020.

Actual Pick (made by GB):  Darnell Savage Jr, S

Pick #22, Baltimore Ravens:  Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State

In this redraft, the Ravens miss out on Marquis Brown but they get an equally talented wide receiver in McLaurin.  While Brown brings speed to the offense, McLaurin brings a superior “route tree”.

Actual Pick (made by Philly):  Andre Dillard, T

Pick #23, Houston Texans:  Jawaan Taylor, T, Florida

Taylor may have been able to step in at left tackle but, worst case, the acquisition of LT Laremy Tunsil later in the year would have allowed Taylor to play his natural position at right tackle.  I don’t think the addition of Taylor would have changed QB Deshaun Watson’s mind in 2021 but maybe if he doesn’t get beat up so much, his time in Houston might have been happier.

Actual Pick:  Tytus Howard, T

Pick #24, Las Vegas (then Oakland) Raiders:  Jonathan Abrams, S, Mississippi State

With RB Josh Jacobs off the board, and seeing as Las Vegas selected Abrams at 27, it seems natural that Abrams was selected here.  Abrams suffered a torn rotator cuff early in 2019 but rebounded nicely in 2020 by making 86 tackles and 2 interceptions.

Actual Pick:  Josh Jacobs, RB

Pick #25, Sean Murphy-Bunting, CB, Central Michigan

With four interceptions so far in his career, Murphy-Bunting has made his mark in Tampa Bay.  Philadelphia needed help in the secondary and this pick would have helped the team far more than selecting an injured offensive lineman.

Actual Pick (made by Baltimore):  Marquise Brown, WR

Pick #26, Indianapolis Colts:  Gardner Minshew II, QB, Washington State

Instead of trading out of round one, Indianapolis decides to select QB Andrew Luck’s successor.  Even playing on a subpar Jaguars team, Minshew had completed nearly 63 percent of his passes and boasts 37 touchdowns to only 11 interceptions.  Minshew’s 18 fumbles are a bit of a concern but playing behind the vastly superior Colts offensive line, his fumbling issues would be greatly reduced.

Actual Pick (made by Washington):  Montez Sweat, DE