All of the excitement surrounding the NFL draft isn’t fueled just by the rookies turning pro. The event also functions as a deadline for some high-profile veteran players to be traded while the value of current-year draft picks is at an all-time high; think about recent deals like the trade that sent Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles.
We probably shouldn’t expect the New Orleans Saints to start selling off their picks after spending months scouting prospects, but you never know. They are active in the trading market while usually seeking to move up in the selection order. Maybe things shift a little and they see an opportunity to add a veteran who brings more to the table than a first-year pro that they could choose instead. If that’s the case, here are four names to watch out for:
