The idea of trading back in the first round of the NFL draft always seems to enter the conversation this time of year. It can be a viable strategy to extract extra value out of the draft, especially if positions of need are running thin by the time a team makes its selection. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, it makes all the sense in the world because of their lack of a second-round pick from the trade to acquire DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks. But trading down is much easier said than done.
This year has been labeled a “starter’s draft” with very few blue-chip prospects and a wealth of day-two players that will span well into day three.