The compensatory pick formula is complicated and an inexact science even to the teams that are trying to exploit it. That’s because it factors in contract size and incentives, the latter of which is linked to playing time and performance, which are impossible to predict. But when it comes to league outsiders who study the formula, there is nobody better than Over The Cap’s Nick Korte. He initially projected that Russell Wilson’s new contract could fetch as high as a third-round pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 but has now corrected that statement after seeing contract details.
Compensatory Pick Expert Clarifies Russell Wilson’s Value To Steelers, Calls Third-Round Return ‘Daunting’
