This Wild Falcons-Redskins Draft Day Trade Could Land Atlanta Chase Young With No. 2 Pick

The NFL Draft is set to kick off in just a few hours and we keep hearing about the Atlanta Falcons are preparing for a blockbuster deal to get into the top five. What's it going to be?

We've already explored the possibility of Atlanta trading with the New York Giants to land the No. 4 pick, but it seems the Falcons have bigger aspirations. Reports are circulating that they're trying to acquire the Washington Redskins' No. 2 selection to land Chase Young.

Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff are looking to go for it all. If they do, here's what such a trade would have to look like.

Falcons been aggressive this week in calling teams high up, including trying to get all the way to #2 for Chase Young. WASH hasn’t seemed to entertain offers to get out @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 23, 2020

First off, No. 16 is obviously going to Washington as a swap. Then, Atlanta would have to give up this year's second-, third- and fourth-round picks, in addition to next year's first-round picks. Look at it this way, Falcons fans -- if you're going for it all in 2020, next year's draft picks won't matter. And if you want a talent like Young, who will immediately make an impact from Day 1, that's going to cost you half of your draft capital this time around.

As for the Redskins, let's be honest, guys. With Washington's current roster construction, it's going to take a lot more than Young to turn this franchise around, especially in a division with the Cowboys and Eagles. Even the Giants are way far ahead in their rebuild than the Skins are. This would be a move to expedite the rebuild, and fans will eventually appreciate it.

Report: Falcons sought trade up to draft Chase Young https://t.co/yVm7pZG5f5
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 23, 2020

The Redskins could then package the picks they get from Atlanta to move back up into the first round this year and get their hands on another top-tier talent. Sure, Young would be an invaluable addition, but Washington has needs at wide receiver, offensive line, running back, tight end, and arguably quarterback. A star defensive end will hardly save this downtrodden roster.

While Ron Rivera may not be entertaining any trade talks for the No. 2 pick, perhaps he should consider it if the Falcons come forward with a package like this.