How to Calculate NFL Draft Pick Value
What is NFL Draft Pick Value?
An NFL draft pick value calculator uses the established trade value chart (Jimmy Johnson chart or newer analytics-based charts) to estimate the value of draft picks and evaluate whether a trade is fair.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1The Jimmy Johnson chart assigns point values to each pick (1st overall = 3,000 points)
- 2Values decline sharply: pick #1 = 3,000; pick #10 = 1,300; pick #32 = 590; pick #64 = 260
- 3Teams compare total values on each side of a trade to assess fairness
- 4Modern analytics charts weight picks differently (2nd round picks often undervalued by old chart)
Worked Examples
Input
Pick #32 overall · Round 1
Result
Slot value calculated from NFL rookie wage scale
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