What Is a Conditional Draft Pick

What does conditional pick mean in NFL?

The term ‘conditional draft pick’ refers to when A) there is a trade, and B) compensation will be a draft pick, and C) which pick it will be is based on the performance of the traded player and/or his new team. An example would be the Donovan McNabb trade from the Eagles to the Redskins in 2010.

What is an NHL conditional draft pick?

The term ‘conditional first round pick’ is usually used with trades. That means that there are ‘conditions’ that need to be met for the trade to be valid.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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