Trade 1
August 25, 1996
Las Vegas Raiders received 1997 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Nicholas Lopez).
NFL Trade History
Nicholas Lopez NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Nicholas Lopez to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Miami Dolphins.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1996–1997 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Nicholas Lopez Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Nicholas Lopez across 2 recorded transactions from August 25, 1996 through April 20, 1997. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
April 20, 1997
Miami Dolphins received 1997 5th round pick (157th overall, Nicholas Lopez), 1997 6th round pick (166th overall, John Fiala) and 1997 7th round pick (203rd overall, Hudhaifa Ismaeli).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Carolina Panthers Win; Even Trade. The timeline spans 1996–1997 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
Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders
Carolina acquired Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail from the Raiders for a 1997 fifth-round pick. Ismail became a productive multi-year Panthers receiver and peaked with 69 catches, 1,024 yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 1998. The Raiders received a future fifth-round selection that was later traded. Carolina turned a modest draft asset into a genuine starting offensive weapon, giving the Panthers the clear advantage.
Assets Received
Carolina Panthers
- Player Raghib Ismail
Las Vegas Raiders
- Pick 1997 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Nicholas Lopez)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins
Miami traded the 123rd pick to Oakland for three later selections: Nos. 157, 166 and 203. The Raiders used No. 123 on Chad Levitt, who played only 10 NFL games. Miami drafted Nicholas Lopez, John Fiala and Hudhaifa Ismaeli; Fiala eventually played 75 NFL games, but none of the three became a meaningful Dolphins contributor. The trade created opportunity without producing much value for either club.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Pick 1997 5th round pick (157th overall, Nicholas Lopez), 1997 6th round pick (166th overall, John Fiala) and 1997 7th round pick (203rd overall, Hudhaifa Ismaeli)
Las Vegas Raiders
- Pick 1997 4th round pick (123rd overall, Chad Levitt)