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Trading Back Late in 1st Round Yields 12.5% Pro Bowlers

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

A study of picks 25‑32 over the past ten draft classes shows 12 of 80 players—12.5%—made the Pro Bowl, suggesting GMs may profit by trading back into later rounds.

Data from 2016‑2025 shows 12 of 80 late first‑round picks (positions 25‑32) reached Pro Bowl status, a 12.5% success rate. This statistic fuels debate over whether general managers should trade back to acquire second‑round talent, mirroring decisions like Brandon Beane’s move to shift picks into rounds three and four. milkshakeslot.com

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