Quick Answer
The Rams trading up for Jared Goff in 2016 was massive (gave up 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds). The RG3 trade (2012) and Ricky Williams trade (1999) were also huge.
What Was the Biggest Draft Day Trade Ever?
The biggest draft day trades in NFL history involved massive hauls to move up for quarterbacks:
Top 5 Biggest Draft Trades
- 2016: Rams trade up for Jared Goff
- Rams gave up: 2 first-rounders, 2 second-rounders, 2 third-rounders
- Titans received massive haul to drop from #1 to #15
- 2012: Redskins trade up for RG3
- Redskins gave up: 3 first-rounders, 1 second-rounder
- Rams received picks including 2013 & 2014 1sts
- 1999: Saints trade entire draft for Ricky Williams
- Saints gave up: Every pick in the 1999 draft + 2000 1st & 3rd rounders
- Redskins received 8 total picks
- 2018: Jets trade up for Sam Darnold
- Jets gave up: 3 second-rounders to move from #6 to #3
- 1983: Colts trade John Elway to Broncos
- Colts received: Chris Hinton, Mark Herrmann, 1984 1st round pick
- Broncos got: John Elway (Hall of Famer)
The Biggest Bust Trade
The RG3 trade is considered the worst in hindsight. RG3 had a great rookie year but suffered injuries and was out of the league by 2016. The Rams used the picks to build a Super Bowl contender.