Lions Trade Up for Moore: Holmes' Bold Move

0:00On April 25, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes pulled off another day to trade up, jumping from pick 50 to pick 44 in the second round. He shipped the fourth round pick, number 128, to the jets to snag Michigan edge rusher Derek Moore, their top ranked defensive, indavailable that day. Holmes said he moved quick because he figured the Ravens, sitting at pick 45, were eyeing an edge guy too, and he wasn't taking chances on. Losing his guy, fans and analysts are split on the value. Did the Lions overpay? The old school Jimmy Johnson chart gives Detroit a slight edge, worth about a sixth rounder. The modern Rich Hill chart calls it dead even, which fits the tight bond between Lions coach Dan Campbell and Jets Brass. Newer charts like Fitzgerald Spielberger, painted steeper, saying the Lions gave up late fifth round value, tying picks more to player salaries than pure trade history. Still, Holmes sleeps easy, this lines up with how NFL teams actually swap picks, and with his draft plan skipping round three entirely, grabbing more.

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