{"id":63450,"date":"2019-04-15T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=63450"},"modified":"2019-04-14T19:57:40","modified_gmt":"2019-04-14T23:57:40","slug":"new-england-patriots-trade-up-scenarios-2019-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/04\/15\/new-england-patriots-trade-up-scenarios-2019-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"New England Patriots Trade Up Scenarios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Patriots<\/a> find themselves in an interesting position. A team notorious for trading back and acquiring picks, the Patriots will probably trade up during the 2019 NFL Draft. New England currently holds 12 selections in the draft, including six in the first three rounds. The Patriots don\u2019t have the roster space to hold 12 new players along with undrafted free agents, so New England might be forced into giving up picks to move up in the draft. The only question now is what would a Patriots trade up scenario look like?<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing in any trade scenario is that both sides end up getting a fair deal. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drafttek.com\/NFL-Trade-Value-Chart.asp?RequestTeam=NE\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NFL draft trade value chart<\/a> states that the Patriots\u2019 draft is worth a collective 1,684.5 points, with their top pick worth 590 points. Any trade scenario would involve both teams receiving essentially the same value according to this formula.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Possible New England Patriots Trade Up Scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Trade With Los Angeles Chargers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patriots get: 28<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick, 130<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick<\/li>\n<li>Chargers get: 32<sup>nd<\/sup> overall pick, 97<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This move represents perfect value for both sides, as each team receives 702 points in this trade. New England earns the right to move up five spots in the first round in exchange for dropping back in the third round. Doing this would let New England leapfrog receiver-needy teams like the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/packers\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Bay Packers<\/a> to select Ole Miss wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/28\/a-j-brown-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>A.J. Brown<\/strong><\/a>. Brown is one of the top receivers in the draft class and <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/31\/a-j-brown-new-england-patriots-2019-nfl-draft-targets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">would be an instant fit<\/a> with New England\u2019s offense. While there are several good receivers in this class, Brown offers the safest floor of any receiver likely to be available in the mid-20\u2019s. Los Angeles doesn\u2019t have a pressing need on their roster, so they should be more than happy with the idea of trading back five picks to improve their draft stock in the third round.<\/p>\n<p>This trade would give New England an instant-impact starter without compromising their ability to build a deep, talented draft class. In this scenario, the Patriots would still have two second-round picks and three picks in the third round. Truthfully, this trade would leave New England with enough ammo to trade up again, if they so desired.<\/p>\n<h3>Trade With Miami Dolphins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patriots get: 13<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick<\/li>\n<li>Miami gets: 32<sup>nd<\/sup> overall pick, 56<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick, 73<sup>rd<\/sup> overall pick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This one is admittedly a long shot, although this is an even trade from a value standpoint. The 13<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick is worth 1150 points, and New England could equal that value by sending over the 32<sup>nd<\/sup>, 56<sup>th<\/sup>, and 73<sup>rd<\/sup> overall picks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>. Head coach <strong>Brian Flores<\/strong> and general manager <strong>Chris Grier<\/strong> both have ties to New England which could help expedite a possible trade.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots would only make this trade for one player: <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/04\/12\/t-j-hockenson-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>T.J. Hockenson<\/strong><\/a>. New England has the unenviable task of replacing one of the all-time greats in tight end <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GronRo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rob Gronkowski<\/a><\/strong>. While Hockenson isn\u2019t as good as Gronkowski (nobody is), he has the ability to be a top-five tight end in the league. If he\u2019s still around at pick 13, Hockenson could immediately be a major factor as both a pass catcher and a run blocker.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the value is fair, it\u2019s hard to imagine Belichick giving up that many high picks for just one player. New England has built a dynasty on the philosophy of acquiring multiple good players instead of one great one. As great as Hockenson would be, the Patriots could probably be better off staying put and investing in a good tight end like <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/27\/jace-sternberger-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jace Sternberger<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/02\/15\/irv-smith-jr-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Irv Smith Jr.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Trade With Seattle Seahawks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patriots get: 21<sup>st<\/sup> overall pick, 124<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick<\/li>\n<li>Seahawks get: 56<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick, 64<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick, 73<sup>rd<\/sup> overall pick, 205<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NESN\u2019s <strong>Doug Kyed<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nesn.com\/2019\/04\/could-patriots-trade-up-in-first-round-of-2019-nfl-draft-with-seahawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beat me to the punch<\/a> on this one, so we\u2019ll keep it short. Seattle only has four picks in the 2019 NFL Draft and is actively looking to trade down and acquire more draft capital. The Seahawks currently own the 21<sup>st<\/sup> overall pick, which is roughly where Iowa tight end <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/02\/18\/noah-fant-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Noah Fant<\/strong><\/a> is likely to be selected. Fant struggles with drops and doesn\u2019t help as a blocker but can gain separation and is deadly in the open field. He\u2019s more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HernAa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Hernandez<\/a><\/strong> than Rob Gronkowski, but history shows there\u2019s clearly a role for a guy like that in the offense.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to New England\u2019s abundance of early-round picks, the Patriots might not even need to give up their first-round pick in a potential trade. The Patriots could grab someone like Fant or <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/14\/christian-wilkins-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Christian Wilkins<\/strong><\/a> at 21 and still be able to select someone like <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/02\/nkeal-harry-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>N\u2019Keal Harry<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/20\/dexter-lawrence-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dexter Lawrence<\/strong><\/a> at 32.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"ANU4YjkDTFlG_kANwEDW3Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1057635886\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ANU4YjkDTFlG_kANwEDW3Q',sig:'nXjqWkD0SsgOMiozH2lFAvsxY6e2pmrCoIctlVN0twI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1057635886',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New England Patriots Trade Up Scenarios &#8211; Boasting 12 picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Patriots could trade up to select a star prospect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2376,"featured_media":63454,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[54,5],"tags":[4070,5008,4865,61,38,40,4534,4622],"class_list":["post-63450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorials","category-patriots","tag-2019-nfl-draft","tag-a-j-brown","tag-christian-wilkins","tag-football","tag-new-england-patriots","tag-nfl","tag-noah-fant","tag-t-j-hockenson"],"modified_by":"David Latham, Managing Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2376"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63450"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63450\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}