To find sustained success in Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues, managers often need to take advantage of the trade market. They must also learn to balance whether they want to go all-in for a championship in their current season, or work on rebuilding their roster for the future. It can sometimes be challenging to do both at the same time, so committing to one or the other is usually the best strategy.
Teams owning the number-one overall pick in their Dynasty rookie drafts should make this decision prior to making their pick in the draft. This particular selection holds massive value in trade scenarios, so it can sometimes make sense to swap it out for established stars, rather than a valuable future asset. Here are three trade ideas for managers looking to trade out of the number-one overall pick from more of a win-now roster. To generate these trade ideas, we’ve combined insights from a trade calculator that assigns specific values for and potential player or pick involved in a trade scenario with expert analysis
#1 – Anthony Richardson and Sam LaPorta
One recommendation that the analyzer made in exchange for the number-one overall pick in the 2024 rookie draft is Anthony Richardson and Sam LaPorta.
Richardson flashed his massive upside during his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts last year. If he can stay healthy this year, his elite rushing skills could put him towards the top of the quarterback rankings. LaPorta was one of the most productive tight ends last year in his rookie season, and considering the lack of depth in his position, he carries plenty of Dynasty value.
#2 – Drake London and George Pickens
Quarterback changes could potentially provide significant improvements to any wide receiver’s fantasy football value. Drake London and George Pickens are two potential candidates for this, and the trade analyzer has suggested getting both of them in exchange for the coveted number-one overall draft pick.
London and Pickens have both suffered through some of the worst quarterback play in the entire NFL during their careers so far, but have still managed to finish among the top 40 wide receivers in fantasy football. With London getting Kirk Cousins and Pickens getting Russell Wilson this year, it’s reasonable to believe that both of them can take a massive step forward. They both make for ideal Dynasty investments this year.
#3 – Breece Hall
The trade analyzer also suggested targeting one single superstar in exchange for the number-one overall pick in the 2024 rookie draft. Breece Hall qualifies as one of the best players to target this season in any position. He had a breakout season last year, and considering all of the variables, he could potentially be on his way to a RB1 finish this year.
Hall totaled 1,585 scrimmage yards, despite playing just one year removed from a season-ending knee injury of the New York Jets’ disastrous offense. With another year of helth and experience, as well as Aaron Rodgers theoretically improving their offense significantly as a whole, Breece Hall has as much upside of any fantasy football player this season.