Baltimore sent running back Jerry Allen to Washington in…
Baltimore sent running back Jerry Allen to Washington in August 1967 for a 1968 tenth-round pick and a 1969 fourth-round pick. The first became defensive back Ocie Austin, who played 28 games for the Colts over two seasons; the later choice became Jacky Stewart. Baltimore received usable depth and two selections, but Allen immediately became a Washington starter and generated the stronger direct production.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 1968 tenth round pick (#257-Ocie Austin)
- pick 1969 fourth round pick (#87-Jacky Stewart / Jackie Stewart)
Washington Commanders Received
- player Jerry Allen
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Washington acquired running back Jerry Allen from Baltimore on August 9, 1967. The Colts received a 1968 tenth-round choice, No. 257, and a 1969 fourth-round choice, No. 87. Baltimore used the first on defensive back Ocie Austin and the later pick on Jacky Stewart, while Washington inserted Allen into its offense almost immediately.
What Washington Got
Allen became a genuine contributor rather than a depth-only acquisition. In 1967 he rushed for 262 yards and three touchdowns and added 101 receiving yards. In 1968 he started all 11 games he played, rushed for 399 yards and four touchdowns, and added 294 receiving yards. Across his Washington tenure he totaled 1,064 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns, giving the club two seasons of useful offensive production.
What Baltimore Got
The Colts did receive something tangible from the draft capital. Austin played 28 games for Baltimore across 1968 and 1969 and provided defensive-back depth. The fourth-round choice became Stewart, but that selection did not produce comparable NFL value. Two picks gave Baltimore more chances and Austin was a legitimate contributor, so this was not a poor return; it simply lacked the direct impact Washington received from Allen.
Final Verdict
Washington gets the edge because the acquired player immediately became a starter and produced more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the club. Baltimore’s two choices yielded useful secondary depth through Austin, which keeps the Colts at B-. Allen’s two productive seasons make Washington’s B the stronger side and support a Washington Commanders Win verdict.