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Define draft pick value charts and give one short worked example.

# Draft Pick Value Charts **Definition:** Draft pick value charts are numerical systems that assign point values to each selection in a sports draft (most commonly NFL). They help teams evaluate trade proposals by providing a standardized way to compare the relative worth of different draft positions. The most famous is the **Jimmy Johnson Chart** (created in the 1990s), where: - Higher picks are worth exponentially more than lower picks - The #1 overall pick = 3,000 points - Values decline on a curve (not linearly) - Later rounds have minimal point differences ## Quick Worked Example **Scenario:** Team A has pick #10 (1,300 points). Team B wants to trade up from pick #20 (850 points). Using the Jimmy Johnson Chart: - Pick #10 = 1,300 points - Pick #20 = 850 points - **Difference = 450 points** Team B needs to add approximately 450 points in value. Looking at the chart, pick #52 in the 2nd round ≈ 380 points and pick #83 in the 3rd round ≈ 175 points. **Fair trade:** Team A trades pick #10 → Team B trades picks #20 + #52 (850 + 380 = 1,230 points, close enough to 1,300). --- *Note: Modern teams often use modified charts or analytics-based models that differ from the traditional Jimmy Johnson values.*