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NFL Draft: Teams Eyeing Trades Up, Down
23 Apr
Summary
- Several NFL teams are exploring both trade-up and trade-down scenarios.
- Prospects like Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles are linked to potential team targets.
- Veteran player movement is also a factor with names like Kayshon Boutte potentially moving.
As the NFL Draft looms, front offices are strategically exploring all avenues, with teams like the Chiefs, Cowboys, Rams, and Eagles reportedly investigating both opportunities to trade up and trade down.
General managers are making calls in both directions, aiming to secure top prospects or enhance draft flexibility. Potential targets for teams looking to move up include Ohio State's Arvell Reese or top receivers for the Chiefs, and linebacker Sonny Styles for the Cowboys. The Rams might target skill players, while the Eagles could seek a tackle.
The draft also anticipates potential veteran player movement. Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, entering a contract year, could be available for a Day 3 pick. Additionally, Dallas will not extend George Pickens after placing the franchise tag on him, citing maturity concerns validated over his three years in Pittsburgh.
Several talented prospects, including offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, wide receiver KC Concepcion, and defensive tackle Caleb Banks, face maturity questions but possess immense talent. It is anticipated that all three could be selected in the first round, with Proctor potentially going in the top 20. Safety Dillon Thieneman is also projected to be a top-20 pick.
