The 2010 NFL draft had a lot of stars come from it, but that doesn't mean they were all drafted in the top ten. There were a lot of teams that came out well with their 2210 draft, but they could have been even better with a re-draft. Let's re-draft the top ten of the 2010 NFL draft.
1. St. Louis Rams
Original Pick: Sam Bradford
Re-draft Pick: Antonio Brown
The Sam Bradford pick actually wasn't too bad, and if it wasn't for injuries, he would probably still be in the NFL. But that doesn't mean he deserved to go with the first pick.
Even though Antonio Brown has had his fair share of trouble the last couple of years, when he is on the field, he is a special talent. Brown's best season was in 2014 when he caught 129 passes for 1698 yards and 13 touchdowns. Who knows, maybe if he would have been selected by the St. Louis Rams, some of the issues would have never happened.
2. Detroit Lions
Original Pick: Ndamukong Suh
Re-draft Pick: Rob Gronkowski
Ndamukong Suh was a great pick for the Detroit Lions, and in a re-draft there could be a strong argument that he should be the pick again. Suh was great, but knowing what we know now about Rob Gronkowski and his success, how could the Lions pass him up? Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and Gronkowski would be an elite offense. Maybe that would have been the combo to finally get the Lions some playoff success.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Original Pick: Gerald McCoy
Re-draft Pick: Ndamukong Suh
Gerald McCoy was a great pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but with Ndamukong Suh still on the board, there was no way they could pass up on him. Especially early in his NFL career, Suh was a problem for any offensive line he faced week in and week out. Suh isn't a big upgrade over McCoy, but it's a little one.
4. Washington Redskins
Original Pick: Trent Williams
Re-draft Pick: Trent Williams
The ending for Trent Williams‘ time with the Washington Redskins wasn't the best, but there is no way they would change this draft pick. Williams was a bright spot for the Redskins on a team that wasn't very good. He was an anchor on the Redskins' offensive line, something that can't be overlooked.
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Original Pick: Eric Berry
Re-draft Pick: Dez Bryant
Like a lot of the first five picks, there could be a strong argument made for the Kansas City Chiefs to take Eric Berry again, but they needed wide receiver help. Dez Bryant didn't have a super long career in the NFL, but he would have been an impact player right away for the Chiefs. During the 2014 season, Bryant caught 88 passes for 1,320 yards and 16 touchdowns.
6. Seattle Seahawks
Original Pick: Russell Okung
Re-draft Pick: Earl Thomas
The Seattle Seahawks had two first-round picks in 2010 and selected Earl Thomas with the 14th overall pick. In the re-draft, he wouldn't be on the board at 14, so the Seahawks take him at No. six overall. Thomas as an anchor on the “Legion of Boom” and was a key reason why the Seahawks won a championship.
7. Cleveland Browns
Original Pick: Joe Haden
Re-draft Pick: Joe Haden
There was some thought the Cleveland Browns should have selected a wide receiver with this pick, but like a lot of receivers they have drafted, they didn't pan out. The Browns have struggled at times to draft, but Joe Haden was one of their better first-round picks. If the Browns would have had some better picks, Haden might have been involved with a better defense.
8. Oakland Raiders
Original Pick: Rolando McClain
Re-draft Pick: Sam Bradford
The Oakland Raiders had Jason Campbell starting at quarterback during the 2010 season, Even with all the injuries that plagued Sam Bradford during his career, the Raiders would have been smart to take the chance on him. He would have been a difference-maker for the Raiders, even if it was for just a few years. There is always the hope that the injuries wouldn't have hit for Bradford if he was with the Raiders.
9. Buffalo Bills
Original Pick: CJ Spiller
Re-draft Pick: Gerald McCoy
The Buffalo Bills originally selected CJ Spiller with the ninth overall pick. He was decent during his time in the NFL, but he didn't deserve to be selected with that pick. McCoy has enjoyed a standout career and although probably not a Hall of Famer, he's still a great first round pick.
McCoy's best season was in 2013 when he racked up 9.5 sacks.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
Original Pick: Tyson Alualu
Re-draft Pick: Jimmy Graham
The Jaguars made a reach on draft day to select Tyson Alualu and it didn't work out for them. Jimmy Graham hasn't been as strong the last couple of years, but that doesn't take away from what a difference-maker he would have been for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2011, Graham caught 99 passes for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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