Eight trades that could shake up 2024 NFL Draft: How Vikings, Broncos, Raiders could end up with top-five pick

The 2024 NFL Draft is just about three weeks away, and like every year, we are likely in for some major trades and surprises along the way. Round 1 is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, followed by Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 26 and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 27.

On the latest episode of the “With the First Pick” podcast, CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Ryan Wilson and CBS Sports HQ NFL analyst and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman discussed eight trades that could alter the draft. From early round swaps to some risky selections, they predict what trades will take place and who teams will draft with their traded picks.

In all scenarios, we are assuming the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots, who have picks No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, stay put to fill their quarterback need. 

Trade 1: Vikings trade up to No. 4

Vikings get: No. 4 pick (J.J. McCarthy)Cardinals get: No. 11 pick (Quinyon Mitchell), No. 23 pick (Brian Thomas Jr.), 2025 first-round pick

The Arizona Cardinals currently have the No. 4 pick, but considering the Minnesota Vikings’ need for a quarterback, they may be eyeing that selection. The Vikings traded quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, leaving a big gap to fill at that position. They currently have the No. 11 and No. 23 picks and may use their two first-rounders to trade up and get who they hope will be their next franchise starter.

Wilson proposes the Vikings moving to No. 4 to take Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. They noted on the podcast that Minnesota will need more than just No. 11 and No. 23 to get the deal done and would possibly add a 2025 first-rounder to “sweeten the pot.”

When asked if it would make sense to carry out the trade, Spielman said, “They don’t have a choice … who’s going to play quarterback for them right now?” Spielman added that when the Vikings went after that additional first-round pick,…

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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2024-04-05 19:17:59

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