Cam Thomas NFL Trade History

Denver used the acquired No. 174 selection on quarterback Tom Brandstater. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL game, leaving the Broncos with little realized value from the higher pick they obtained. The D+ grade reflects that limited return, especially compared with Zack Follett's contribution for Detroit and the additional future fifth-round selection included on the Lions' side.

Cleveland sent defensive lineman Corey Williams and its 2010 seventh-round selection to Detroit for the Lions' fifth-round pick, No. 146. Williams became a useful starter for Detroit, while Cleveland later moved the fifth-round selection rather than turning it into a direct long-term contributor. The Browns gained flexibility and escaped a contract that no longer fit, but Detroit received the more meaningful player value, making the original Cleveland-favored grade too generous.

Philadelphia sent the fifty-ninth pick in the 2010 draft to Cleveland for picks seventy-one, 134 and 146. The Eagles retained Ricky Sapp and traded the other selections onward for additional choices. Cleveland drafted Montario Hardesty, whose short career produced limited rushing value. Philadelphia receives the edge for its actual draft flexibility, without claiming players later selected by other teams.

Los Angeles Chargers received 2010 5th round pick (146th overall, Cam Thomas) in the 2010-04-24 exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. Cam Thomas became a durable interior defensive lineman and gave San Diego several seasons of useful work, so the Chargers did receive a legitimate player from the move up. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Los Angeles Chargers surrendered, the result supports Philadelphia Eagles Win and a C grade for Los Angeles Chargers.