NFL Draft: Re-drafting the star-studded 2014 NFL Draft
By Cory Kinnan
Odell Beckham Jr.. 4. player. 16. . WR. LSU Tigers
Original Pick: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson Tigers
In 2014, the Buffalo Bills traded up from the No. 8 pick in the draft with the Cleveland Browns in order to secure the services of Sammy Watkins. If they had the ability to re-draft, they would take Odell Beckham Jr., who is now a Brown, over Watkins in a heartbeat.
While Watkins has spent most of his career injury prone and now on his third team, Beckham Jr. is working to solidify himself as a top-three receiver in this league. In five years in the league, Watkins has missed a total of 18 games due to injuries and has played only one full season. In that span, he has recorded over 3,500 yards receiving and 28 touchdowns on 232 catches.
Beckham has dealt with injuries in his career as well, but has been far more productive when he has been on the field. Winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, Beckham has appeared in three Pro Bowls.
He has recorded over 1,000 yards receiving in every year except in 2017, when he tore his ACL four games into the season as a member of the New York Giants. For his career, Beckham has tallied nearly 5,500 yard and 44 touchdowns on 390 catches.
If they had a chance at a mulligan, the Bills would select Beckham over Watkins with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.