The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft from Carolina was traded to Chicago for Bryce Young in 2023. More first-round picks are expected to be traded on Thursday night, with recent history showing frequent trades on draft day, including three in the top 10 last season.
Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort was involved in multiple trades last season, moving down to No. 12 and then back up to No. 6 during the draft. In 2022, there were nine trades involving first-round picks on opening night, making it a busy draft day.
Running backs might have to wait longer to be picked in the first round this year, as teams tend to shy away from the position due to its short shelf life. The draft could see a record number of offensive players selected in the first round, with two Heisman Trophy winners projected to be picked early in the draft.