Thakarius Keyes

Denver acquired Jurrell Casey from Tennessee for a seventh-round pick, buying a decorated defensive lineman at minimal draft cost. The injury outcome limited the payoff, but the acquisition price made the process attractive. It was a smart low-cost upside swing that simply did not fully land.

Denver acquired Duke Dawson and 2020 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Thakarius Keyes) from New England Patriots for 2020 6th round pick (195th overall, Justin Herron). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.