The Ending Of Draft Day Explained

Sometimes life is all about throwing caution to the wind and hoping for a result, but "Draft Day" takes this idea to the next level. In the movie, Sonny gives away three first-rounders to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for their first pick. After that, he trades three second-rounders for the Jacksonville Jaguars' sixth overall pick. In the end, he gets his original picks back by trading the sixth pick to the Seahawks for the first-rounders he traded originally, along with a punt returner named David Putney. It goes without saying that this type of maneuvering is rare in the real NFL.

That said, Sonny's actions throughout the film define his pragmatism and problem-solving abilities. Despite being under pressure from a variety of people, he knows what's best for the franchise and he has no problem being a renegade. While his last-minute actions could have ruined his career if circumstances weren't on his side at the time, the closing moments of "Draft Day" reaffirm that he's overcome his obstacles and proven that he's capable of being the guy who makes the decisions that benefit everyone in the long run.