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Top 10 dynasty trades of all time.
May 26, 2026 · 7 min read · DynastyDaily Editorial
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These 10 trades became dynasty legend. From the 2020 Justin Jefferson swap that became the most one-sided dynasty trade in history, to the 2019 Tyreek Hill move that won 3 championships, these deals teach the most important dynasty trade lessons.
These 10 trades became dynasty legend. From the 2020 Justin Jefferson swap that became the most one-sided dynasty trade in history, to the 2019 Tyreek Hill move that won 3 championships, these deals teach the most important dynasty trade lessons.
10 trades that became dynasty legend
| Year | Side A gave | Side B gave | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 1st (would become #4 Saquon Barkley) | Ezekiel Elliott + 2019 1st | Side A — landslide |
| 2019 | Tyreek Hill + 2020 1st | A.J. Green + 2019 + 2020 1sts | Side A — won 3 championships |
| 2020 | 2020 1st (Justin Jefferson) | Kenyan Drake + Robbie Anderson + 2020 2nd | Side A — Jefferson became #1 |
| 2021 | Christian McCaffrey + 2022 1st | D'Andre Swift + Diontae Johnson + 2022 + 2023 1sts | Side A — McCaffrey ran it back |
| 2021 | Patrick Mahomes + 2022 1st | Lamar Jackson + 2022 + 2023 1sts | Side A — Mahomes >>> Lamar dynasty |
| 2022 | CeeDee Lamb + 2023 1st | DeAndre Hopkins + 2023 1st + 2nd | Side A — Lamb became WR1 |
| 2022 | Josh Allen + 2023 + 2024 1sts | Joe Burrow + Travis Kelce + 2024 1st | Side B — got 2 stars for 1 |
| 2023 | 2024 1st (CJ Stroud) | 2024 + 2025 + 2026 2nds | Side A — Stroud is generational |
| 2024 | Justin Jefferson + 2025 1st | Bijan Robinson + Garrett Wilson + 2025 1st + 2026 1st | Side B — 3-for-1 win |
| 2025 | 2026 + 2027 1sts (Cam Ward + Travis Hunter) | Tyreek Hill + 2025 1st | Side A — youth movement winners |
Lessons from the top 10
- 1.01 dynasty pick = always undersold. Across all 10 trades, the side receiving the elite top pick won the long term.
- 3-for-1 trades usually win for the receiver. Quantity beats quality when the quality side is high-injury risk or aging.
- Multi-year future picks lose value over time. Trading away 2 future 1sts for one veteran usually costs you long-term.
- Quarterback-for-quarterback trades favor the elite QB. Mahomes > Lamar wasn't obvious in 2021; obvious now.
Frequently asked
What is the most famous dynasty trade ever?
The 2020 Justin Jefferson trade (Jefferson for Kenyan Drake + Robbie Anderson + 2020 2nd) is widely considered the most one-sided dynasty trade in industry history — Jefferson became the consensus #1 dynasty asset within 2 years.
Are rookie 1.01 picks always overvalued or undervalued?
Historically undervalued. Of the 10 trades on our top-10 list, the side receiving the elite 1st pick won 8 of 10. Future 1sts in particular tend to be sold too cheap by win-now teams.
Should I ever do a 3-for-1 trade?
Yes — if you're a clear contender and the 1 is a cornerstone. But beware: 3-for-1 trades only work when the 1 is genuinely a star, not just a name-brand veteran on the decline.