The 2022 NFL Draft class was a good one for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Six Buckeyes were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, and two went in the first 11 picks of the class. Three of those picks have been hits three years later, and the other three haven't quite paid off.

The 33rd Team recently published a re-draft of the 2022 NFL Draft's first round. It was fascinating to see how things could play out if teams had the chance to try things differently. 

Although the Buckeyes still only produced two first-round picks in this re-draft, they didn't lose either. Let's take a look at how things shook out and how the re-draft would've affected Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave.

Garrett Wilson Stays with New York Jets

Wilson stayed with the Jets despite consideration from Atlanta to swap him with Drake London. Here's what I said about the decision to keep Wilson with the Jets with the 10th overall pick.

Wilson is one of the most dynamic and threatening young talents in the league. Producing three straight seasons with at least 83 receptions and 1,042 yards despite playing in a turbulent situation is an ode to his versatility and pure talent.

Giving Purdy a No. 1 receiver is slightly more important than replacing Gardner, but Stingley would definitely be a consideration nonetheless. 

While Wilson's landing spot doesn't change, his surrounding cast did quite a bit. Sauce Gardner went No. 2 overall, leaving the Jets to take Brock Purdy No. 4 overall. The former Mr. Irrelevant pick has been at least a very good system passer with San Francisco, which would have been a massive upgrade from whatever Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers provided.

Wilson's been remarkably consistent and explosive despite dealing with the constant uncertainty in New York. Zach Wilson's struggles tanked Garrett's ability to raise his production ceiling for two years. Rodgers was clearly a better passer, but his insistence on throwing to Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, and other inferior options was problematic.

Could Wilson have already made an All-Pro team with Purdy? It may have been possible. 

Chris Olave Heads to Houston

Unlike the Jets, the Houston Texans completely whiffed on their original first-round pick, Kenyon Green. The New Orleans Saints could've taken Olave again because he's been a legitimate No. 1 playmaker thus far. However, with his concussion history becoming a concern for his long-term availability, I gave the Saints Derek Stingley instead.

Houston pivots against adding to the line to give future franchise quarterback CJ Stroud a target. Stroud was still at Ohio State at the time, but he inherited a roster that had Nico Collins and Tank Dell post-draft. We know now that Dell has also struggled with injuries.

Here's the analysis of the pick.

Olave doesn't fall too far despite his concussion history, and that's because he's still one of the more impressive young receivers in the league. In 2022, the Houston Texans offense desperately needed playmaking, and not much has changed since then after injuries ravaged the group in 2024.

Olave's a terrific three-level threat who keeps defenders on their heels. Plus, we would've eventually seen Olave reunite with C.J. Stroud in Houston.