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Trading Down Late First‑Round Picks Yields Pro Bowlers

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

A study of the last decade shows 12‑15% of picks 25‑32 reach the Pro Bowl, challenging the idea that teams should trade a late first‑round pick for later rounds.

A recent analysis of the 2016‑2025 drafts found that 12 of 80 players selected between picks 25 and 32 became Pro Bowlers, a 15% success rate. Even when excluding players acquired via trade downs, the figure remains at 12.5%, suggesting that trading down late in the first round can still yield high‑value talent. afsport.lat

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