Albert Breer’s Mailbag: What Trade Compensation for A.J. Brown Would Look Like

Key Points:

• The A.J. Brown trade is expected to land compensation between the values of the Davante Adams/Quinnen Williams trades and the Stefon Diggs trade, likely involving a first- and second-round pick with possible conditions tied to playing time.
• Ty Simpson is more likely to be taken in the second round rather than the first, as teams prefer the flexibility of not committing to a quarterback with a first-round pick, keeping options open for future drafts.
• Jadarian Price is a potential surprise first-round pick due to positional needs and a perceived drop-off after top Notre Dame running backs, alongside other lesser-known players like Jacob Rodriguez and Chris Johnson gaining attention.
• The Kansas City Chiefs may use their multiple picks, especially in later rounds, to make a modest move up in the draft but are unlikely to make a major leap, focusing on cornerback, receiver, edge rusher, and offensive tackle needs.
• The New York Jets face a decision between selecting Texas Tech’s David Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese at No. 2 overall, with a preference for Bailey due to his immediate impact potential to help the team win games and support coaching staff stability.