There are few offseason events as thrilling for an NFL fan base as a big trade up in the draft. Last year's draft saw nine total trades involving first-round picks, including five completed during the draft itself.

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht kept it real when discussing the trade market ahead of the 2025 NFL draft.

The NFL has to evolve due to the talented that the college game gives them. There is one element that has made things more difficult: the transfer portal. The transfer portal is a great thing for the players and honestly for colleges as well.