NFL Trade Value Rankings with Kevin Clark

The Domonique Foxworth Show55mApril 15, 2026

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In this episode of The Domonique Foxworth Show, host Dominique Foxworth and co-hosts Charlie Kravitz and Florida native Kevin Clark dive into a spirited and detailed NFL trade value ranking exercise inspired by Bill Simmons' style. The conversation begins with a playful debate about Florida's flatness and quickly transitions into a tiered analysis of player tradeability, focusing on positional value, contract status, longevity, and team identity. Kevin Clark presents a comprehensive list of 63 players across multiple tiers, with elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen at the top, followed by high-impact players such as Myles Garrett, Jalen Hurts, and emerging stars like Jackson Dart and Caleb Williams. The hosts debate the value of running backs, tight ends, and defensive linemen, emphasizing how coaching, system fit, and situational context dramatically influence trade value. A recurring theme is that some players—like Garrett and Mahomes—are so impactful that they elevate entire franchises, making them effectively untradeable. The discussion also explores the psychological and strategic layers of trades, including the 'Schefter effect' and the NFL's unique positional valuation. The episode ends with a humorous, hypothetical trade of Joe Burrow for Caleb Williams, sparking a lively back-and-forth on who would say no—and whether the league would survive the chaos.

Key Takeaways
1

Myles Garrett is arguably more valuable than Matt Stafford, as his presence alone can turn a defense into a Super Bowl contender.

2

Quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes are effectively untradeable due to their proven ability to win championships and their irreplaceable role in team identity.

3

Positional value is often overrated—players like Tyler Warren and Brock Bowers can be more impactful than their draft position suggests, especially in the right system.

4

Trade value isn't just about talent—it's heavily influenced by contract status, injury history, and team culture, making some players 'untradeable' even if they're not the best on paper.

5

Emerging quarterbacks like Jackson Dart and Caleb Williams have high trade value due to youth, contract status, and ceiling, despite limited experience.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Intro: Florida, ESPN, and the Trade Value Concept

The episode opens with a sponsor plug for the ESPN app, followed by a lighthearted banter about Florida's flatness and a playful setup for the main topic: an NFL trade value ranking exercise inspired by Bill Simmons. The hosts introduce Kevin Clark as the expert who will lead the tiered analysis.

2:30
8 min

Tier 1: The Untradeable Elite (Mahomes, Allen, Hurts)

These guys are incredible players. We love you. We want you to be a one uniform guy, but maybe for a first round pick or two.

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10:00
10 min

Tier 2: High-Value Players with Muddied Tradeability

If you put Bijan Robinson on one of those AFC teams, I think they immediately become everybody's Super Bowl favorite.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Tier 3: The 'Untradeable' Quarterbacks (Nix, Stroud, Darnold)

The hosts explore why certain quarterbacks—Bo Nix, CJ Stroud, Sam Darnold—are considered untradeable despite poor performance. The discussion centers on team identity, coaching, and the belief that these players are still part of a winning window, making them untouchable even if they’re underperforming.

30:00
10 min

Tier 4: The 'Situational' Stars (Lawrence, Stafford, Purdy)

How many teams does Matthew Stafford make the Super Bowl favorite, Charlie? This year? Is it 12? No. 12 teams and he immediately makes the Super Bowl favorite.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Miles Garrett is more valuable than Matt Stafford. Well done.
Dominique Foxworth46:13
Viral: 95.0
How many teams does Matthew Stafford make the Super Bowl favorite, Charlie? This year? Is it 12? No. 12 teams and he immediately makes the Super Bowl favorite.
Charlie Kravitz25:57
Viral: 90.0
Joe Burrow for Caleb Williams—would Ben Johnson say no? Yeah, I think we're going to get ratioed into the dirt.
Charlie Kravitz49:57
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Hosts

Dominique FoxworthCharlie Kravitz

Guest

Kevin Clark
Topics Discussed
NFL Trade Value Rankings95%Quarterback Tradeability90%Positional Value in the NFL85%Player Longevity and Injury Risk80%Team Identity and System Fit75%Contract Status and Cap Implications70%Draft Capital and Trade Strategy65%Coaching and Player Development60%
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Patrick Mahomes

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Josh Allen

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Jalen Hurts

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Kevin Clark

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Caleb Williams

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Joe Burrow

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