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Late First‑Round Picks Yield Pro Bowlers

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

Analysis of the last decade shows roughly 12–15% of late first‑round selections (picks 25‑32) become Pro Bowlers, challenging the notion that trading back is a loss.

Research of the 2016‑2025 drafts reveals 12 of 80 picks 25‑32 made the Pro Bowl, a 15% success rate. Including players acquired via trade downs lowers the figure to 12.5%. This data suggests that moving out of the late first round for higher picks in later rounds can still yield high‑impact talent. tbzikra.org

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Late First‑Round Picks Yield Pro Bowlers

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