How many NFL players would return a top-32 pick via trade? Let's go team-by-team to figure it out based on leverage, age and more.
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It's important to keep in mind that NFL trades aren't about talent. They're about leverage. You need talent to have leverage, but positional value, age and contracts matter a lot more in trades than pure talent alone. Think about thefor a Hall of Fame-caliber cornerback in his late-20s. As players approach and pass the age of 30, their résumés need to be spotless to still land a first-round pick.
in Week 4. Gonzalez is still only 21 years old, which would appeal to teams that typically want players with less wear and tear on their bodies. There are organizations that are reticent to go after players who were coached by Bill Belichick, however, thinking that they'll get less out of defenders than the legendary Patriots leader.
McDuffie, a 2022 first-round pick, has taken a step forward this season and looks like he's going to be a very good defender. He's establishing a physicality at corner you don't typically see from inexperienced players, and he has forced three fumbles this season, which leads the league. He's allowing 6.5 yards per target in 2023, which ranks ninth among corners who have started all six games, and he already has five pressures as a pass-rusher.
Smith is an entirely different player, as the 2022 first-rounder proved he could play left tackle when he filled in forduring his rookie season. Tyler Smith moved back to left guard this season, but he's a very good guard now and likely will become Dallas' left tackle of the future once the team moves on from its longtime blindside protector.in practice earlier this season. He would make it back if he returns to his prior level of play after recovering from the injury. DT, the No.
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