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2019 NFL Draft: Teams looking to trade down: Jets, Rams, Seahawks

By Kelly Thompson

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Ohio State (7) Dwayne Haskins (QB) throws a pass during the Rose Bowl Game between the Washington Huskies and Ohio State Buckeyes on January 1, 2019, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Ohio State (7) Dwayne Haskins (QB) throws a pass during the Rose Bowl Game between the Washington Huskies and Ohio State Buckeyes on January 1, 2019, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after beating the Green Bay Packers 31-0 at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after beating the Green Bay Packers 31-0 at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions

The Lions are currently selecting in the eight position of the first round Thursday night. They’ve been aggressively trying to trade down for weeks. The team has long been in favor of picking up multiple selections, and there’s no reason to believe the 2019 NFL Draft will unfold any differently.

The team could use a top pass rusher, but may ultimately decide that cornerback or wide receiver are bigger needs. In the event they reach that conclusion, and the top pass rushers are (as predicted) gone, they may be able to move back and still select one of the top players at their desired positions (Hollywood Brown, Byron Murphy, etc.).

The ideal scenario for Detroit would see everyone pass on trading up for Dwayne Haskins. That could bring a number of teams into the mix to move up to secure the rights to the former Buckeye a No. 8 overall, including the Dolphins, Packers, Raiders and Washington. Even if he’s not there, several teams could look to trade up to secure one of the top offensive tackles like Jonah Williams or Andre Dillard. Teams like the Packers and the Texans could make that kind of move.

Percentage chance: 75. There are a small number of elite prospects in this draft, and the No. 8 pick is the perfect spot to secure one of the final ones.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a curious inclusion on this list, if only because they should be looking for a quarterback, and perhaps to move up. However, they may decide that accumulating more talent is more important. The team’s biggest needs are likely edge rusher and offensive line, and those needs make a trade down seem even more peculiar.

Teams could look to move up if someone starts to slide; particularly if any of the top tackles or edge rushers remain at this point. Others could also look to trade up to get ahead of Washington to secure a top passer in the draft. Some teams to watch would include the Texans, Washington, the Giants and the Steelers.

Regardless of what Miami decides, moving back is the wrong idea for a franchise trying to become relevant again. The team has eights picks, and should use them to improve their franchise.

Percentage chance: 20. There aren’t enough elite prospects to merit someone moving to 13, all the quarterbacks are gone by this point, and Miami stays put to take the top remaining edge rusher.

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