Draft or Trade? 1-Round Pre-Combine Rookie Mock with Heath Cummings

The NFL Combine is almost here — and dynasty rookie values are about to move.

In Episode 25 of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock is joined by CBS Sports’ Heath Cummings for a full 1-round rookie mock draft — with a twist: at every pick, we ask the real question:

Draft the rookie… or trade the pick?

From early 1.01 decisions to late-first dart throws, this episode is about draft strategy, roster direction and maximizing value.

If you’re holding a 1st-round rookie pick, this is required listening before you're on the clock.

Topics Include

• 1-round rookie mock draft
• Draft vs. trade framework
• 3 tier breaks for this year's first round
• Strategies for contenders vs rebuilders
• Chasing upside with late-round picks
• Cost to move up

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Why a Pre-Combine Mock Matters
01:27 – How This Year’s Class Compares to Other Recent Classes
03:36 – Draft or Trade? The Strategic Framework
07:31 – Picks 1.01 & 1.02
12:55 – Heath Trades Pick 1.03
14:11 – Picks 1.04 & 1.05
17:42 – Heath Trades Pick 1.06
21:10 – Picks 1.07 & 1.08
24:50 – Jeff, Please Want Pick 1.09
28:32 – Picks 1.10 & 1.11
32:31 – Pick 12
38:13 – Price to Move Up
41:40 – Heath Consoles Dynasty Managers Holding 1.09-1.12

Links Mentioned

• Fantasy Football Today podcast
• FFT on YouTube
• CBS Sports Fantasy Football
• Follow Heath on Twitter/X
• Jeff's Dynasty Rankings
• Follow Jeff on Twitter/X
• Dynasty Compass website

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