Cleveland sent its 1985 fourth-round pick, No. 91 overall, to…
Cleveland sent its 1985 fourth-round pick, No. 91 overall, to Miami on March 27, 1984 for receiver Duriel Harris. Harris started 11 games for the Browns in 1984 and caught 32 passes for 512 yards and two touchdowns, giving Cleveland a useful immediate season. Miami used No. 91 on Mike Smith, whose NFL impact was limited, leaving Cleveland with the better realized return.
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Duriel Harris
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1985 fourth round pick (#91-Mike Smith (W.))
Trade Analysis
Why Cleveland Acquired Harris
Cleveland traded a 1985 fourth-round pick to Miami on March 27, 1984 for veteran receiver Duriel Harris. The Browns were buying immediate help rather than waiting a year to use the selection. Harris had an established NFL track record and offered the possibility of stepping directly into the receiving rotation.
What Harris Delivered
Harris produced a useful 1984 season for Cleveland. He started 11 games, caught 32 passes for 512 yards and scored two touchdowns. His Browns tenure was not especially long, but more than 500 receiving yards and regular starting work represented a tangible return from a future fourth-round pick. Cleveland received the short-term production it was seeking.
What Miami Received
The Dolphins received the 1985 fourth-round selection at No. 91 overall and used it on Mike Smith. Smith did not develop into a comparable contributor, appearing in a limited number of NFL games and producing little measurable career value. Miami’s decision to recover a pick for Harris was reasonable, but the selected player did not make the return especially productive.
How the Value Settled
Cleveland’s advantage comes from a simple difference in realized production. Harris gave the Browns a legitimate starting season and meaningful receiving yardage. Miami had the longer-term opportunity through the draft choice, but Smith did not turn that opportunity into similar value.
Final Verdict
Cleveland earns a B- and Miami a C. Harris delivered 11 starts, 512 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 1984, while the fourth-round return produced little for the Dolphins. The Browns received the stronger direct football outcome, making this a Cleveland Browns Win.