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For instance, Washington traded for Laramie Tunsil by giving up a third-round pick in 2025 and a second in 2026, but if they finish with a low win total, that pick becomes highly valuable (picking at 37 instead of 50). Conversely, if they perform well, they may have sacrificed critical draft capital for short-term gain.
Similarly, the Stafford trade illustrated the risks teams run when they trade multiple first-round picks—sometimes ending up with top-10 picks due to injuries or poor performance, which can be turned into key players like Jared Goff’s 2024 draft picks.