As the NFL Draft approaches in Detroit from April 25-27, AFC teams are working on their strategies for the first round. The question of whether to trade up, trade down, or stick with their current picks is the main focus. Yardbarker NFL writers have shared their insights on the strategies that AFC teams should consider for the first round. In the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills should consider trading up to secure a big-bodied wide receiver. The Miami Dolphins are advised to trade up to address multiple roster holes, while the New York Jets could benefit from trading up to strengthen their offense. On the other hand, the New England Patriots are recommended to keep their current pick and select a quarterback. In the AFC West, the Denver Broncos are advised to keep their pick and potentially select a quarterback, while the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders should consider trading up to acquire key players. The Los Angeles Chargers are suggested to retain their pick and focus on securing a top wide receiver. In the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are advised to keep their pick and focus on quantity over quality, while the Cincinnati Bengals should consider trading up due to their strong roster. The Cleveland Browns are recommended to trade down to acquire more draft capital, and the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider trading up to address their biggest need. In the AFC South, the Houston Texans are advised to trade up to address their need for a cornerback, while the Indianapolis Colts are recommended to keep their current pick to secure secondary help. The Jacksonville Jaguars are advised to keep their pick and address their needs, while the Tennessee Titans are suggested to trade down to add more draft capital.
Trade up, down or stand pat? Plotting AFC teams’ first-round draft strategy
