2024 NFL Draft: Trade Winners and Losers from Every Round 1 Deal

While Round 1 of the NFL draft came and went without too many unexpected fireworks, Thursday night in Detroit had its fair share of movement.

After an opening night headlined by quarterbacks and a record number of offensive players (23) came off the board, we're going to focus on the five trades that went down—examining the biggest winners and losers based on factors such as trade value, prospect potential, team needs and draft impact.

Trades are listed in the order in which they occurred.

Vikings Get: No. 10 overall pick, seventh-round pick

Jets Get: No. 11 pick, 2024 fourth-round pick, 2024 fifth-round pick

Surprises were limited on Day 1, including where J.J. McCarthy ultimately heard his name called, as this is a player-to-team fit that's been talked about for months. McCarthy's efficiency and athleticism should translate quickly in the Minnesota Vikings offense.

Winner: Kevin O'Connell

During an offseason that saw Minnesota lose QB Kirk Cousins, head coach Kevin O'Connell gets his new face of the franchise in McCarthy. With talent in abundance around the young signal-caller, the grace period for McCarthy's success should remain minimal.

Loser: New York Giants

The Giants have bounced back and forth between prioritizing a wideout and quarterback over the last few weeks, but riding it out with QB Daniel Jones looks like the plan in 2024. Passing on a signal-caller, and McCarthy, at No. 6 makes them a loser here. Regardless, the player they got with that pick, Malik Nabers, is a heck of a prospect who immediately becomes the most talented pass-catcher in New York since Odell Beckham Jr.

Vikings Get: No. 17 overall pick

Jaguars Get: No. 23 pick, 2024 fifth-round pick, 2025 third-round pick, 2025 fourth-round pick

During an offseason that saw the Minnesota Vikings lose Danielle Hunter to Houston, adding a twitched-up talent like Dallas Turner to the edge-rusher spot capped an excellent day for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Winner: Brian Flores

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is an aggressive coach who won't be shy in sending pressure this fall, and Turner's skill set at 247 pounds should leave him smiling from ear to ear. The additions of Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel will also provide veteran shoulders to lean on for Turner while he gets his feet wet, quickly, at the NFL level.

Loser: Atlanta Falcons

If the plan for quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick, is to start in 2024, or next fall, there are a ton of questions to be answered in Atlanta. While I understand the long-term investment, the team didn't pay Kirk Cousins handsomely to sit, and the Falcons have a desperate need for talent off the edge. GM Terry Fontenot had his pick of the litter among pass-rushers at No. 8, including Turner, but opted to add a developmental signal-caller.

Lions Get: No. 24 overall pick, 2025 seventh-round pick

Cowboys Get: No. 29 pick, 2024 third-round pick

No matter the year, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes will always find a way to get his guy.

In 2024, that player was cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 24 overall.

Winner: Terrion Arnold

A physical and instinctive defender, Terrion Arnold will quickly thrive in Detroit. With excellent footwork and the get-up-and-go to remain hip to hip with his man, Arnold will feed off the Lions' front four's ability to get after the passer.

Loser: Green Bay Packers

It's never fun to see a division rival jump in front of you, let alone when they add a talent you could have reasoned to take. Green Bay ultimately selected Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan at No. 25 to fortify its offensive line, but seeing the Lions trade up and add Arnold has to sting a little bit.

Chiefs Get: No. 28 overall pick, 2024 fourth-round pick, 2024 seventh-round pick

Bills Get: No. 32 pick, 2024 third-round pick, 2024 seventh-round pick

To AFC defensive coordinators: Good luck.

Xavier Worthy and the Kansas City Chiefs is a player-to-team match as good as you'll find on Day 1. The coming bond between Patrick Mahomes and the former Texas Longhorns receiver is a relationship that should quickly evolve into one of the more electric on Sundays.

Winner: Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce isn't 25 anymore, and adding a talent like Worthy, who can flat out fly, will only help free up more space over the middle for the 34-year-old tight end. Kelce's target share won't change until he hangs 'em up, but the presence of Worthy on the outside won't hurt.

Loser: The Rest of the NFL

The rich get richer. As back-to-back Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs needed more help, right? Right.

Worthy's explosiveness will force mismatches quickly in his career, but he's much more than just speed. His ability to snap off routes, take it the distance on designated touches and outrun undisciplined pursuit angles will give opposing coaches headaches for years to come.

Panthers Get: No. 32 pick, 2024 sixth-round pick

Bills Get: No. 33 pick, 2024 fifth-round pick

Good for the Carolina Panthers for moving up to get receiving talent on the outside in the first draft with GM Dan Morgan pushing the buttons.

While Buffalo continued to drag its feet in simply turning in a card for a wideout, Morgan stayed persuasive to earn the opportunity to add South Carolina's Xavier Legette at No. 32.

Winner: Bryce Young

2023 was a rough welcome to the bigs for QB Bryce Young, on all fronts. Protection was abysmal, and limited separation forced errant throws. It was a debut season to learn from, to say the least.

While Carolina initially entered Day 1 on the outside looking in, adding a physically impressive talent in Legette immediately provides a nice one-two punch for Young. With the recently acquired Diontae Johnson joining Legette on the outside, Carolina has its two weapons to build around while Young, hopefully, improves rapidly under center.

Loser: Buffalo Bills

Trading back twice, and out of Day 1, couldn't have been the scenario GM Brandon Beane had drawn up predraft. For an organization that's enjoyed its fair share of core, veteran subtractions this offseason—notably No. 1 wideout Stefon Diggs—fundamental talent is needed.

While Beane entered Detroit with 11 total picks before things kicked off in Round 1, he opted to move back twice, including a mysterious move with the rival Kansas City Chiefs. The reigning Super Bowl champions ultimately selected the electric Xavier Worthy, whose skill set should jigsaw nicely with that of Patrick Mahomes.