Trade 1
March 28, 1997
Seattle Seahawks received 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall subsequently traded, Frank Middleton).
NFL Trade History
Frank Middleton NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Frank Middleton to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1997 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Frank Middleton Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Frank Middleton across 2 recorded transactions from March 28, 1997 through April 19, 1997. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
April 19, 1997
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall, Frank Middleton).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Seattle Seahawks Win. The timeline spans 1997 and 3 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks
Seattle sent Atlanta picks 11, 41, 70 and 100 in 1997 for No. 3 and No. 63. The Seahawks drafted Pro Bowl cornerback Shawn Springs third overall, then used the acquired third-rounder as part of the move from No. 12 to No. 6 that landed Hall of Fame tackle Walter Jones. Atlanta received four players but no comparable star, making Seattle's return overwhelming.
Assets Received
Seattle Seahawks
- Pick 1997 1st round pick (3rd overall, Shawn Springs)
- Pick 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall subsequently traded, Frank Middleton)
Atlanta Falcons
- Pick 1997 1st round pick (11th overall, Michael Booker)
- Pick 1997 2nd round pick (41st overall, Byron Hanspard)
- Pick 1997 3rd round pick (70th overall, O.J. Santiago)
- Pick 1997 4th round pick (100th overall, Henri Crockett)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Seattle moved from No. 12 to No. 6 in the 1997 draft, sending Tampa Bay the 12th pick and No. 63 for the choice used on Walter Jones. Jones became a Hall of Fame left tackle and started all 180 games of his career. Tampa Bay also did extremely well, landing Warrick Dunn and Frank Middleton, but Seattle secured the best player in the deal.
Assets Received
Seattle Seahawks
- Pick 1997 1st round pick (6th overall, Walter Jones)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Pick 1997 1st round pick (12th overall, Warrick Dunn)
- Pick 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall, Frank Middleton)