Based on the Jimmy Johnson NFL Draft Trade Value Chart. Team 1 offers Pick #1. Team 2 offers Pick #2 (+ optional Pick #3).
NFL Draft Pick Value Chart
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.
Tip: First-round picks are significantly more valuable than their position suggests because of the 5th-year option (teams can extend rookie contracts). A top-10 pick provides 5 cost-controlled years.
- 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)
| Pick # | Johnson Chart | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,000 | 1st |
| 10 | 1,300 | 1st |
| 32 | 590 | 1st (last) |
| 33 | 580 | 2nd (first) |
| 64 | 260 | 2nd (last) |
| 65 | 255 | 3rd (first) |
| 100 | 100 | 3rd/4th |
Fun Fact
The greatest trade in draft pick history may be the New England Patriots getting picks that became Tom Brady (199th overall, 6th round, 2000) for effectively nothing. Modern analytics suggest mid-round picks have positive expected value — making late-round success stories common.
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