#drafttrades

Draft trades are where chaos lives. One move up for a quarterback can flip the entire board. One surprise move down can hand a patient team extra picks and a long view advantage.

This article looks ahead to 2026 and tries to spot the most likely trade partners before the countdown even starts. It focuses on teams with multiple early picks, front offices that love flexibility, and rosters that might be one aggressive swing away from a real jump.

You get ideas for who could climb for a passer, who might target a blue chip tackle or receiver, and who might slide back to stack depth in a class that fits their needs. The fun part is seeing how one predicted trade changes every slot that follows.

If you love mock drafts that go off script and want a guide that explains which moves actually make sense, this is a very easy save.