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Draft Trade Value Calculator

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Based on the Jimmy Johnson NFL Draft Trade Value Chart. Team 1 offers Pick #1. Team 2 offers Pick #2 (+ optional Pick #3).

NFL Draft Pick Value Chart

Team 1 offers (pick #)

Team 2 pick #1

Team 2 pick #2 (opt.)

What is Draft Trade Value Calculator?

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A draft trade value calculator uses standard pick value charts (like the NFL trade value chart) to evaluate whether a trade is balanced, lopsided, or fair between two teams.

Calkulon makes complex calculations simple — built for students and everyday problem-solvers.

Formula

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Trade Value = (drafted_player_rank / receiving_player_rank) × base_value; Adjusted for position scarcity and injury risk

Variable Legend

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Symbol	Name	Unit	Description
ADP	Average Draft Position	rank	—
TV	Trade Value	scoring points	—
r	Relative positional value	—	—

How to Draft Trade Value Calculator

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1Each pick has an assigned trade value (e.g. pick 1 = 3,000 pts in classic NFL chart)
2Sum values for each side of the trade
3Compare totals — equal sums = balanced trade
4Different charts exist for NFL, NBA, NHL drafts

Worked Examples

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Example 1

Given:Team A: pick 3 (2,200pts) + pick 15 (1,150pts); Team B: pick 7 (1,800pts) + pick 10 (1,300pts)

Result:Team A: 3,350 pts vs Team B: 3,100 pts — Team A gets slightly more value

Real-World Applications

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Fantasy football team management

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Fantasy baseball strategy

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Sports betting player swaps

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Game theory in sports leagues

NFL Draft Pick Value Chart (approx top picks)

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Pick	Trade value
1	3,000
3	2,200
5	1,700
10	1,300
16	1,000
32	590

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why trade in fantasy sports?

Address roster gaps, upgrade position of need, offload underperformers, hedge bets or diversify risk.

Is trading complex?

Yes—consider schedule, bye weeks, playoff timing, injury risk, playoff strength of both teams.

How do I value a trade fairly?

Both teams should improve. Use consensus rankings, injury reports, schedule strength. Avoid biased valuations.

References

›NFL trade value chart — Jimmy Johnson

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Reviewed October 2026

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