Verified NFL Trade Profile
TradeVerdicts connects Cleveland Elam to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions.
How to Read This Profile
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
Trade 1 of 2
San Francisco 49ers received 1975 fourth round pick (#85-Cleveland Elam) from New Orleans Saints for Preston Riley. The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
Trade 2 of 2
Detroit acquired defensive lineman Cleveland Elam, who appeared in eight games with four starts for the Lions in 1979. That gave Detroit some immediate use, but his stay was short and did not become a durable return. The longer view produces a C grade for Detroit Lions. San Francisco earns a B+ and Detroit a C.