Barnwell's annual all-trades NFL mock draft: Proposing 32 deals to transform Round 1
Why it matters: This mock draft provides a speculative look at how 32 first-round picks could change hands, impacting team rosters and future draft capital.
- Barnwell's mock draft features 32 trades, with each occurring in its own universe, allowing for scenarios like unexpected player falls or veteran team departures.
- The methodology incorporates general manager history and team situations to estimate trade approaches, using a slightly discounted Jimmy Johnson chart for future picks.
- Five teams—the Falcons, Colts, Packers, Jaguars, and Broncos—do not hold first-round picks and are consequently absent from this particular mock draft.
- The article notes that while last year's mock included a "directionally accurate" Micah Parsons trade, this year's draft isn't expected to see massive premiums for moving up in Round 1.
ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell unveils his annual all-trades NFL mock draft, proposing 32 unique deals to reshape Round 1. This thought experiment, distinct from typical predictive mocks, explores scenarios where teams aggressively trade up or down, often involving future draft capital and veteran players.
