21. Kansas City Chiefs: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
If anything, Trent McDuffie should be picked earlier than his original spot. While a hamstring injury robbed him of two months, McDuffie returned in November and settled into a critical spot for the Chiefs. He's been a lockdown corner, allowing a mere 5.0 yards per target.
22. Green Bay Packers: Quay Walker, LB, Georgia
Both in reality and our redraft, the question is Devin Lloyd or Quay Walker. Considering both linebackers earned PFWA All-Rookie honors, it's another hair-splitting conversation that leans toward what actually happened. Walker racked up 121 tackles and forced three fumbles.
23. Buffalo Bills: Tyler Smith, OL, Tulsa
Following the draft, the Dallas Cowboys expected Tyler Smith to play left guard. Tyron Smith missed 13 games because of a knee injury, however. In his absence, Tyler Smith moved to left tackle and responded well to the challenge. Buffalo needed a corner but would have benefited from playing him at left guard over ineffective veteran Rodger Saffold.
24. Dallas Cowboys: Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
Early on, Christian Watson's near-absence of production made it seem the Packers wasted a key selection late in Aaron Rodgers' career. But Watson broke out late, amassing 31 receptions, 523 yards and seven touchdowns in the last eight games. Dallas had no effective wideout beyond CeeDee Lamb, which reared its ugly head in the postseason.
25. Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa
Perhaps the most frustrating part of this exercise is not adding a receiver for Lamar Jackson. The problem is Baltimore nailed the evaluation of both Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum, a couple of All-Rookie selections. As he'd done in college, Linderbaum thrived as a run-blocker. On a run-first Ravens offense, he still makes a ton of sense.
26. New York Jets: George Karlaftis, Edge, Purdue
Back in April, the Jets understandably prioritized an edge-rusher with a third opening-round pick. Jermaine Johnson might be that impact player. But the thought of having George Karlaftis bolster this defense is appealing. He tallied six sacks and 21 pressures with the Chiefs.
