Player Trade Profile
Shaun Ellis
Explore every recorded NFL trade involving Shaun Ellis,
including the assets exchanged, team grades, final verdicts,
and TradeVerdicts analysis.
Trade Impact Summary
The TradeVerdicts database links Shaun Ellis to 3 public trade records involving New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots.
Each record below shows what the teams received, how each side
was graded, and the analysis behind the verdict. Grades and
verdicts follow the
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Transaction Record
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3 records San Francisco 49ers Win
Tier: standard
Confidence: high
San Francisco moved down from pick No. 12 and received Julian Peterson plus second-round value, while the Jets moved up for Shaun Ellis. Ellis was a strong player, but Peterson and the added pick value give the 49ers the edge.
Assets Received
- Pick 2000 1st round pick (16th overall, Julian Peterson)
- Pick 2000 2nd round pick (48th overall, Jason Webster)
- Pick 2000 1st round pick (12th overall, Shaun Ellis)
Trade Analysis
This was a good trade for both teams. The Jets landed Shaun Ellis, but San Francisco came away with Julian Peterson and additional value. Peterson became the best overall asset in the exchange, making it a 49ers win.
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→ Even Trade
Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Washington moved up for Chris Samuels, while San Francisco received a large pick package that created multiple useful asset paths. Samuels became a franchise left tackle, and the 49ers also captured strong value from the return. This grades as an even high-value trade.
Assets Received
- Pick 2000 1st round pick (12th overall subsequently traded, Shaun Ellis), 2000 1st round pick (24th overall, Ahmed Plummer), 2000 4th round pick (119th overall subsequently traded, Isaiah Kacyvenski) and 2000 5th round pick (154th overall subsequently traded, Muneer Moore)
- Pick 2000 1st round pick (3rd overall, Chris Samuels)
Trade Analysis
Washington paid heavily, but Samuels justified the move by becoming a long-term Pro Bowl left tackle. San Francisco also did well by turning the pick package into meaningful draft value. Neither side should be treated as the clear loser.
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→ New England Patriots Win
Tier: major
Confidence: high
Patriots acquired Bill Belichick from Jets for substantial draft compensation. Patriots Win historically; Belichick delivered 6 Super Bowls, 17 division titles, and 266 regular-season wins over 24 seasons, making this the most lopsided coaching acquisition in modern NFL history. Jets received solid players (Shaun Ellis had 73.5 sacks) but nothing approaching dynasty value.
Assets Received
- Other Bill Belichick (head coach rights)
- Pick 2000 1st round pick (16th overall, Shaun Ellis)
- Pick 2001 4th round pick
- Pick 2001 7th round pick
Trade Analysis
Jets received 2000 first-rounder Shaun Ellis plus mid-round picks and gave up a disgruntled assistant. Ellis became a quality defensive end, but the trade is remembered as the catalyst for two decades of Patriots dominance.
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