James Williams

Philadelphia Eagles acquired 2024 6th round pick (182nd overall subsequently traded, Jha'Quan Jackson) from Tennessee Titans for Ugo Amadi and 2024 7th round pick (242nd overall, James Williams). The overall result favors Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans over Philadelphia Eagles.

Seattle acquired 2000 6th round pick (175th overall, James Williams); 2000 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Clifton Black) from Denver Broncos on 2000-04-16, sending 2000 5th round pick (154th overall, Muneer Moore) in return. Seattle's side of this 2000 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received 2000 6th round pick (175th overall, James Williams); 2000 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Clifton Black) and surrendered 2000 5th round pick (154th overall, Muneer Moore). The grade reflects the known return, while Denver Broncos's grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a minor database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Arizona Cardinals received James Williams from Buffalo Bills for 1995 4th round pick (113th overall, Justin Armour). The recorded outcome favors Buffalo Bills.

Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1991 fourth round pick (#98-John Kasay) from New Orleans Saints for 1990 sixth round pick (#158-James Williams (Edward)); 1990 eighth round pick (#207-Gerry Gdowski); 1990 ninth round pick (#233-Broderick Graves); 1990 tenth round pick (#260-Gary Cooper); 1990 eleventh round pick (#287-Webbie Burnett). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1990 sixth round pick (#158-James Williams (Edward)), 1990 eighth round pick (#197-Arthur Jimerson), 1990 ninth round pick (#230-Leon Perry (b. 1966-10-16)), 1990 tenth round pick (#259-Jim Szymanski), and 1990 eleventh round pick (#304-Myron Jones) from Dallas Cowboys for rights to Stan Smagala. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.

The Herschel Walker trade became the NFL's most famous franchise-altering deal. Minnesota acquired the star running back, but Dallas turned the return into the foundation of a dynasty. The Vikings chased immediate contention. The Cowboys collected the assets that helped reshape their future, making this the benchmark for every blockbuster trade that followed. The deal remains the gold standard for a franchise-altering trade win.

New York Giants received undisclosed consideration and Bill Matthews (b) / Billy Matthews from New England Patriots for undisclosed consideration and 1982 eleventh round pick > later changed to 1983 tenth round pick (#264-James Williams (c)). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.