5 trades we want to see during the NFL draft

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The NFL draft rarely fails to provide fireworks, and the 2020 edition could be among the most unpredictable ever considering the disruptions teams have faced in the run-up to April 23.

Trades are the best source of drama during the draft, so here are five that we want to see happen.

Chargers go all-in on Tagovailoa

Trade details: Chargers send No. 6, No. 37, 2021 2nd-round pick to the Lions for No. 3

Los Angeles needs its next football superstar.

After Tagovaolia got through most of the draft process relatively unscathed, speculation has run rampant over the last few weeks that his health concerns - the quarterback reportedly failed two physicals - will cause him to slide much further in the draft than many expect.

But the NFL draft is all about deception, and teams could be hoping to speak Tagovailoa's fall into existence. Instead, the Los Angeles Chargers should be aggressive to ensure the former Alabama star becomes the next face of their franchise.

Tagovailoa is everything you could want in a quarterback: deadly accurate, a dominant downfield passer, unflappable under pressure, and a natural leader. Furthermore, he'd bring much-needed national attention and local buzz to the AFC West club as it moves into a new shared stadium in L.A.

While the Chargers will need to surrender significant assets to jump the Miami Dolphins (who own the No. 5 pick), they should happily pay it to get what could be the final piece for a playoff-caliber roster, which could otherwise be wasted by starting Tyrod Taylor.

On the other side of the deal, the Detroit Lions would still have a good chance at landing the prospect they've most frequently been linked to with the No. 3 pick, cornerback Jeff Okudah, while also gaining another top-40 selection following ownership's playoffs-or-bust mandate.

Detroit might hope for more in return, but without a bidding war, it will be hard to get the compensation that the Jets gave up (three second-rounders to the Indianapolis Colts) to make the exact same move up to select Sam Darnold in 2018.

Cowboys finally land AdamsMichael Reaves / Getty Images Sport / Getty

Trade details: Cowboys send No. 17, 2021 3rd-round pick to the Jets for All-Pro safety Jamal Adams

The Dallas Cowboys have long desired to find a star safety, most notably chasing future Hall of Famer Earl Thomas unsuccessfully for years.

In the middle of last season, the Cowboys again tried to fill the void by trading for New York Jets star Jamal Adams, only to balk at a reported asking price of at least a first and two seconds.

It would've been an enormous risk to give up such a package then. But now, with Adams hurting the Jets' leverage by apparently preparing to hold out for a new big-money contract, Dallas should again test New York's resolve.

The 17th overall pick will have to be included in any deal. Jerry Jones would be a happy man if the Cowboys are able to get Adams - who grew up near Dallas - for only that selection. But it'll likely take another pick to get the Jets to bite.

Adams would also need a new deal that places him among the NFL's highest-paid safeties. The Cowboys have around $13 million in cap space, 15th in the league, according to Spotrac. But extending the franchise-tagged Dak Prescott would free up more than enough funds to lock down Adams.

The high cost would be worth the reward as Dallas looks to contend in 2020. Adams would immediately solve the roster's biggest weakness and help bolster a secondary that lost cornerback Byron Jones in free agency.

Eagles make move for Ruggs

Trade details: Eagles send No. 21, No. 103, 2021 2nd-round pick to the Jets for No. 11

If the Philadelphia Eagles want to see MVP-caliber play from Carson Wentz again, the young quarterback will need more explosive weapons. Arguably no player in the draft fits that description better than Henry Ruggs III, whose 4.27-second 40-yard dash tied for the sixth-fastest mark in combine history.

Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson are contracted through the 2021 season, but rumors suggest the former isn't long for Philadelphia, while the latter can be cut after 2020 with little financial impact. Moreover, Jeffery is 30 and Jackson is 33, and both have struggled with injuries.

Beyond the veteran duo, the Eagles only have sophomore J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, who disappointed hugely as a rookie, and Greg Ward, who came on strong late in the season while working from the slot. Simply put, Philly needs a long-term No. 1 wideout.

Wentz is at his best when able to attack defenses downfield. It makes sense to pair him with a speedster like Ruggs, who is also a far more refined route-runner than most players with elite wheels.

Meanwhile, the Jets would own the 17th (from the proposed Adams deal) and 21st overall picks, giving general manager Joe Douglas, a former Eagles executive, multiple chances to find difference-makers for Darnold.

Colts jump back into 1st for LoveIcon Sportswire / Getty Images

Trade details: Colts send No. 34, No. 75 to the Seahawks for No. 27

With Philip Rivers only signed for one season, the Indianapolis Colts need to find a long-term answer at quarterback sooner rather than later. It was assumed Indy would target one at No. 13 until it made the bold move of trading its first-round pick for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.

But while the Colts presumably didn't like the quarterbacks they projected to be available at their former top selection, they are prime candidates to jump back into the end of the first round to end a possible Jordan Love fall.

Love is widely considered the class' fourth-best quarterback and is the first round's biggest wild card. It's easy to see the former Utah State standout picked inside the top 10 by a team unwilling to risk losing him (like the Giants with Daniel Jones last year). However, it's equally realistic that Love's media hype doesn't align with how he's viewed around the league.

The Colts would provide the perfect landing spot for Love to develop his skill set, which he sorely needs. The physical talent is clear (he's been consistently compared to Patrick Mahomes), but a year working with head coach Frank Reich on the bench could go a long way to fixing Love's decision-making and mechanical issues.

The Seattle Seahawks are the most obvious candidates to trade out of the first. The NFC West club hasn't kept its original first-rounder since 2011, and with a weak pass-rusher class, it would be better suited to move down once again and pick up an extra third-rounder.

Bucs secure elite OT for Brady

Trade details: Buccaneers send No. 14, No. 76, 2021 3rd-round pick to Panthers for No. 7

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could stand pat at 14th overall and still come away with one of the four top offensive tackles - Jedrick Wills Jr., Andrew Thomas, Tristan Wirfs, or Mekhi Becton.

But with such a small window to win with Tom Brady, the Bucs shouldn't leave the 42-year-old's protection to chance. The Arizona Cardinals (eighth), Cleveland Browns (10th), and Jets (11th) could all be in the market for a tackle, so the Bucs will need to make a move to ensure they aren't left empty-handed.

Concluding a deal with a division rival is hard but not impossible. Moreover, the Carolina Panthers should be motivated to stockpile assets amid a major rebuild.

Tampa Bay's offensive line isn't as bad as its 2019 sack numbers suggest. Left tackle Donovan Smith is a decent starter and the interior is good at pass protection, but the unit is still projected to start journeyman Joe Haeg at right tackle.

That might make Wills the most natural target. He played at right tackle for his entire Alabama career, so he could start there during his rookie season before sliding over to replace Smith.

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