Often at this event, quarterbacks dominate the conversation, which makes sense. Last year, quarterbacks were taken with the draft’s top three picks. Six went in the top 12. But so far, the buildup to this year’s draft has stemmed from the opposite side.

In two years of the NFL draft under general manager Monti Ossenfort, they have earned the reputation of being willing to make deals. They made two first-round deals in 2023, moving back from the third overall pick to No. 12 and then back up to No. 6. They made multiple deals in the 2024 draft as well, although not in the first round.