NFL Mock Draft Simulator with Trades 2026
The most realistic NFL mock draft simulator with trades featuring live draft trade calculator, pick value charts, and AI-powered trade negotiations. Master your 2026 NFL Draft strategy with full trade functionality.
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Live Trade Calculator: Evaluate pick trades using the classic Jimmy Johnson trade value chart. See instant trade balance and fairness ratings.
AI Trade Logic: Teams will evaluate your trade proposals based on needs, pick value, and draft strategy before accepting or countering.
Pick Swapping: Trade picks with any team at any time during the draft. Build your perfect draft board through strategic trades!
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Master Draft Day Trades
Our NFL mock draft simulator with trades is the most advanced tool for practicing realistic draft day trade scenarios. Unlike basic simulators, we incorporate the proven Jimmy Johnson trade value chart, AI-powered trade evaluation, and realistic team decision-making that mirrors actual NFL front offices.
The integrated NFL draft trade calculator provides instant feedback on trade fairness, helping you understand the true value of draft picks and master the art of draft day wheeling and dealing. Perfect for fantasy football managers preparing for rookie drafts or NFL fans wanting to predict blockbuster trades.
Understanding Draft Pick Trade Values
The Jimmy Johnson trade value chart has been the gold standard for evaluating draft pick trades since the 1990s. Our calculator uses these proven values to help you construct fair trades and understand relative pick worth.
Top Pick Values
- Pick #1: 3000 points - Franchise QB territory
- Pick #5: 1700 points - Elite talent available
- Pick #10: 1300 points - Premium starters
- Pick #20: 850 points - Quality first-rounders
- Pick #32: 590 points - End of Round 1
Round Value Comparison
- Early 1st: Worth multiple 2nds + more
- Late 1st: ≈ Early 2nd + Mid 3rd
- 2nd Round: Typical value 580-290 points
- 3rd Round: Range from 265-116 points
- 4th-7th: Combine for trade-up value
Strategic Trade Scenarios
Mastering draft day trades requires understanding common trade patterns and knowing when to be aggressive or patient. Here are the most valuable trade strategies:
Trading Up Strategies
- The QB Jump: Teams desperate for a franchise QB will overpay. From pick 10 to pick 3 typically costs your 2nd round pick + future 1st. Worth it for elite QB prospects.
- Mini Moves: Moving up 5-10 spots in Round 1 usually costs a 3rd and 4th round pick. Perfect for securing your target player when talent tiers drop off.
- The Value Trade-Up: Trading late 1st + early 3rd for mid 1st can consolidate picks when you have roster depth but need star talent.
Trading Down for Value
- Asset Accumulation: Trading down from top 5 can net you an extra 1st rounder + mid-round picks. Great for rebuilding teams needing multiple starters.
- The Late 1st Sweet Spot: Trading down from pick 15-20 to late 1st/early 2nd gains extra picks while staying in starter-quality range. Minimal talent drop-off.
- Future Value: Trading out of current draft for future 1st rounders lets you capitalize on deep current class while betting on future flexibility.
Famous NFL Draft Trades
Learn from blockbuster draft day trades that changed franchises. Understanding historical context helps predict future trade patterns.
Epic Trade-Ups
- Rams → Goff (2016): Traded pick 15 + two 2nd rounders + two 3rd rounders + future 1st to move to #1. Cost: ~4800 points total value.
- Chiefs → Mahomes (2017): Traded pick 27 + 3rd rounder + future 1st to Buffalo for pick 10. Landed franchise QB by being aggressive.
- Bears → Trubisky (2017): Traded pick 3 + 3rd + 4th + future 3rd to SF for pick 2. Overpaid by ~600 points - cautionary tale.
- Giants → Daniel Jones (2019): Didn't trade up from pick 6 when others expected them to. Sometimes staying put is best strategy.
Masterful Trade-Downs
- Dolphins Haul (2021): Traded pick 3 to SF for picks 12, 102, and future 1st + 3rd. Gained ~1400 points of value by avoiding QB reach.
- Saints → Ricky Williams (1999): Washington gave up entire draft + future 1st for pick 5. Historically lopsided - Williams never matched cost.
- Browns Asset Collection (2016-17): Multiple trade-downs accumulated 5 first-rounders in 2 years. Volume approach to team building.
- Jets → Darnold Trade (2021): Traded Sam Darnold + moved back from pick 2 to 6. Recouped value from failed pick while getting draft capital.
Trade Evaluation Best Practices
Our NFL draft trade calculator provides instant value analysis, but understanding the nuances makes you a better drafter:
- Don't Overpay Early: Picks 1-10 command premiums. Overpaying 15-20% in trade value is acceptable for elite QB/EDGE prospects.
- Future Picks Are Discounted: Future 1st rounders typically valued 200-300 points less than current year picks due to uncertainty.
- Round 2 Flexibility: Early 2nd round picks (33-40) have similar hit rates to late 1st but cost far less in trades.
- Package Late Picks: Combining multiple Day 3 picks (Rounds 4-7) can move you up into Day 2 when talent tiers exist.
- Positional Scarcity Matters: Thin QB classes increase top 5 pick values by 20-30%. Deep WR classes decrease late 1st pick premiums.
- Team Context: Contenders value proven talent (trade down). Rebuilders value volume picks (trade back). Match strategy to roster state.
Fantasy Rookie Draft Trades
Trading picks in dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts requires different strategy than NFL trades. Landing spot matters more than pure talent evaluation.
Fantasy Trade Values Differ From NFL
- Landing Spot Premium: RBs drafted to feature-back situations (no competition) are worth 30-50% more than their NFL draft position suggests. Wait until after NFL Draft to finalize rookie draft trades.
- QB Draft Capital in Superflex: QBs taken in NFL Round 1 jump massively in superflex rookie drafts. Pick 1.01 in 1QB leagues ≠ Pick 1.01 in Superflex.
- WR Volume Over Draft Position: Late 1st/early 2nd round WRs to pass-heavy offenses (MIA, DET, KC) outvalue earlier WRs to run-first teams. Target share projections trump NFL draft slot.
- Trade Back from 1.01: Unless generational RB prospect, trading pick 1.01 for picks 1.03 + 2.01 maximizes value in deep rookie classes. Two starters > one star.
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Your Complete NFL Draft Trade Resource
Whether you're preparing for draft night or getting ready for your dynasty rookie draft, our NFL mock draft simulator with trades provides the most realistic and comprehensive trading experience available. With our live draft trade calculator, proven Jimmy Johnson values, and intelligent AI trade evaluation, you'll master the art of draft day wheeling and dealing.
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All trade values, prospect rankings, and draft simulations are for entertainment and educational purposes only. NFL Draft outcomes and trades are unpredictable and influenced by countless factors including team strategies, late-breaking information, and real-time negotiations.
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