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Harrison, Sanders, George and Alberts: What happens when the Colts trade first-rounders

IndyStar Colts Insider Stephen Holder breaks down the haul Chris Ballard and the Colts netted from Saturday's trade with the Jets. Matthew Glenesk/IndyStar

Colts General Manager Chris Ballard's move to deal the No. 3 overall pick in the draft to the Jets for the No. 6 pick and three second-rounders is being widely praised.

The Indianapolis Colts' history with trading first-round draft picks — which ranges from John Elway to Trent Richardson — isn't good.

On the brightside, the Colts have done much better when trading down — hello, Bob Sanders and Reggie Wayne — than trading up — hello, Jeff George and Trev Alberts.