draft-pick

General managers can often find draft-pick talent on practice squads.

Roster analysis: Building depth through the practice squad J.I. Halsell 2010

"The problem is getting into that top five is prohibitive financially and from a draft-pick perspective," he said.

At the NFL draft, Redskins will play the role of wild card 2010

According to a chart most NFL general managers consult to compare relative draft-pick value, the second overall pick is worth 2,600 points — more than the combined value of the 49ers '10 selections.

Revamped 49ers may emerge atop NFC West 2007

The sixth-round draft-pick completed 33 of 54 passes (61%), amassing two touchdowns and league-wide respect.

Sam Dudley: The 2009 Broncos: 2001 Patriots Redux? 2009

The 2003 first round draft-pick was 2-for-4 again on Sunday and is now 6-for-12 over his first three major league games.

USATODAY.com 2005

There's another subplot to the system: If teams don't offer arbitration they lose draft-pick compensation from the player's new team.

USATODAY.com - Hot stove league burning up this offseason 2003

Kozlov from the Buffalo Sabres in a draft-pick deal.

USATODAY.com - Thrashers come out of draft with veteran Kozlov 2002

Offering arbitration guarantees draft-pick compensation if the player is rated high enough to warrant it.

Rod Beaton andMel Antonen cover baseball for USATODAY.com.Cone signing will get other teams moving 1999

If they don't, they get no draft-pick compensation if the player leaves, and if he doesn't leave, they can't sign him back until

Rod Beaton andMel Antonen cover baseball for USATODAY.com.Cone signing will get other teams moving 1999

Offering arbitration guarantees draft-pick compensation if the player is rated high enough to warrant it.

Rod Beaton andMel Antonen cover baseball for USATODAY.com.Cone signing will get other teams moving 1999