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Late First‑Round Trades Yield Pro Bowls

Research of the last decade shows that 12.5% of selections between picks 25 and 32 become Pro Bowlers, suggesting a merit to trading back early.

Analysis of 80 picks from 2016‑2025 (positions 25‑32) found 10 Pro Bowlers, a 12.5% success rate. This supports the strategy of trading back in the late first round to move up in later rounds, as seen with Brandon Beane’s moves. catcross.biz