Cleveland moved up one spot from No. 7 to No. 6 for tight end…

Cleveland's decision was driven by conviction. The Browns believed Kellen Winslow was a special receiving tight end and did not want to risk Detroit or another team taking him, so they paid the 37th overall pick to move a single slot. The talent evaluation was not wrong. Winslow eventually became one of Cleveland's best offensive players, catching 82 passes for 1,106 yards in 2007 and earning a Pro Bowl selection. His Browns career, however, was heavily disrupted by injuries, including a broken leg as a rookie and a motorcycle accident that wiped out his 2005 season. Detroit's side demonstrates why small trade-downs near the top of the draft can be so valuable. The Lions moved only from sixth to seventh and still landed Roy Williams, the wide receiver they wanted. Williams topped 800 receiving yards in each of his first four seasons and recorded 29 touchdowns for Detroit. Just as importantly, the Lions later traded him to Dallas during the 2008 season for first-, third- and sixth-round draft choices, preserving substantial value after his production had begun to fluctuate. The extra second-round pick became Teddy Lehman. Injuries kept Lehman from becoming a long-term defensive cornerstone, so Detroit did not maximize every part of the return. Even so, the trade-down premium was essentially free if Williams remained Detroit's preferred player. Cleveland did receive a legitimate high-end starter from the move, which prevents a harsh grade. Winslow's 2007 season showed exactly why the Browns were aggressive. But paying the 37th pick to move one spot required a cleaner health and longevity outcome. Detroit obtained a productive receiver, an additional second-round player and later another major trade return from Williams. That combination makes the Lions the stronger side in hindsight.