Now that the shock of the unexpected trade is over, the rational analysis of the Detroit Lions bundling three draft picks and shipping them to the Minnesota Vikings for the ability to acquire WR Jameson Williams gets to happen. From a draft value standpoint, the Lions are guilty of some larceny for what they did to their NFC North rival.
The Lions traded picks 32, 34 and 66 to the Vikings. In return, the Vikings sent Detroit No. 12 and No. 46 overall. Using the Rich Hill-inspired draft trade value chart, the deal strongly favors Detroit.
The values for the picks involved reflect the value the Lions acquired.
