Philadelphia Eagles draft: 3 realistic first-round trades

3. Philadelphia Eagles trade with a rebuilding Lions team.

Would the Eagles trade back up into the top seven picks just a month after trading down? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

In this trade scenario, the Birds give up their third-round pick (70th overall) and their 2022 second-round pick. It’s a decent-sized haul to move back up. However, they do have some flexibility to work with.

After dealing Carson Wentz to Indianapolis last month, the Eagles acquired a third-round pick (84th overall) and a 2022 conditional second-round pick which could turn into a first. Factoring in the first-round pick from Miami they received and the Eagles are set to have twenty
selections between this year and next year.

Detroit on the other hand is desperate for draft capital and has been labeled as a potential trade-down candidate. Would moving down to the twelfth pick be too much of a drop for them? It’s certainly something they should at least consider. By trading with Philly, the Lions would still have the opportunity to select a top twelve player and stock assets for what looks to be a long rebuilding process.

Although it may not be the likeliest trade, Eagles fans know to always expect the unexpected when it comes to the NFL Draft, especially after last year.