DRAFT 101 · UPDATED OCTOBER 21, 2026
A draft trade value chart assigns a numerical value to each pick so that packages can be compared. It is a reference model, not an NFL rule, a player grade or a guarantee that two teams will agree to a trade.
A first-round reference chart
The table below uses the traditional Johnson-style point scale displayed in Drafttek’s trade value chart. It lists selection numbers without attaching teams, because ownership and draft order change. For later-round values and the current ownership display, consult the source.
| Pick | Points | Pick | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,000 | 17 | 950 |
| 2 | 2,600 | 18 | 900 |
| 3 | 2,200 | 19 | 875 |
| 4 | 1,800 | 20 | 850 |
| 5 | 1,700 | 21 | 800 |
| 6 | 1,600 | 22 | 780 |
| 7 | 1,500 | 23 | 760 |
| 8 | 1,400 | 24 | 740 |
| 9 | 1,350 | 25 | 720 |
| 10 | 1,300 | 26 | 700 |
| 11 | 1,250 | 27 | 680 |
| 12 | 1,200 | 28 | 660 |
| 13 | 1,150 | 29 | 640 |
| 14 | 1,100 | 30 | 620 |
| 15 | 1,050 | 31 | 600 |
| 16 | 1,000 | 32 | 590 |
A worked example
On this scale, pick No. 10 is worth 1,300 points. Pick No. 15 is worth 1,050, while pick No. 70 is worth 240. Together, Nos. 15 and 70 total 1,290—10 points below No. 10. That is close on this particular model.
It does not make the proposed trade inevitable or equally appealing to both clubs. The team at No. 10 may value an available player much more highly than the group likely to remain at No. 15. The team moving up may decline the price if its preferred prospect has already been selected.
What the arithmetic leaves out
Different models can value picks differently. A scale based on trade prices asks a different question from one based on expected player production or contract value. Name the model before declaring that a team won the exchange.
Future selections add uncertainty about position and timing. There is no universal NFL rule that every future pick must be discounted by exactly one round. State the assumption being used instead of presenting a convention as a requirement.
Why demand can change the price
A scarce prospect, particularly at quarterback, can make access to a particular selection more valuable to a buyer. A group of similarly graded players can make moving down more attractive to a seller. Leverage comes from the alternatives each team actually has.
The chart provides a starting language for that negotiation. It cannot tell us a team’s private grade, whether another bidder exists or whether the general manager prefers a smaller return to keeping the pick.
How to use a chart in a mock draft
First, identify a plausible buyer and seller. Second, explain the player or tier that motivates the move. Third, compare the complete package using a named model. Finally, explain why the team moving down can still accomplish something useful.
Do not invent a trade solely to move a favorite prospect to a preferred team. Unless an edition explicitly includes projected trades, DraftBlaster uses the stated order and distinguishes completed pick transfers from hypothetical moves. See the current mock draft for that edition’s order and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official NFL chart? No. These point values are a reference convention, not league-mandated prices.
Does equal chart value mean equal player value? No. The chart values selection slots. The players available and the teams’ evaluations can change the practical value of those slots.
Can a team simply decide to trade down? It can seek offers, but completing a trade requires a partner and agreement on the terms.