Dallas traded quarterback Gary Hogeboom to Indianapolis on…
Dallas traded quarterback Gary Hogeboom to Indianapolis on April 28, 1986, moving from No. 47 to No. 33 in the next day's second round and receiving a conditional 1987 fifth-round pick that was not exercised. Dallas selected Darryl Clack at No. 33. Indianapolis received Hogeboom and used No. 47 on Jack Trudeau, whose long Colts tenure gave Indianapolis the stronger overall return despite mixed quarterback results.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1986 second round pick (#33-Darryl Clack)
- pick 1987 conditional fifth round pick (not exercised)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Gary Hogeboom
- pick 1986 second round pick (#47-Jack Trudeau)
Trade Analysis
Why the Date Is April 28
Contemporary UPI and Associated Press reports state that Dallas traded Gary Hogeboom to Indianapolis on Monday, April 28, 1986, one day before the NFL draft. The second-round selections tied to the agreement were then exercised on April 29. That distinction explains why draft-trade records can display April 29 even though the player transaction itself was completed the previous day.
What Dallas Received
The Cowboys moved up from No. 47 to No. 33 and selected running back Darryl Clack. Dallas also was due a conditional 1987 fifth-round choice based on Hogeboom's playing time, but that pick was not exercised. Clack provided some NFL service, yet he did not become a long-term high-impact Cowboy who would make the move-up a major success.
What Indianapolis Received
The Colts acquired Hogeboom and the 47th pick. Hogeboom gave Indianapolis veteran quarterback depth but did not become a lasting answer. The more durable return was Jack Trudeau, selected at No. 47. Trudeau played 67 NFL games, threw for 10,243 yards and spent the bulk of his career with the Colts, giving Indianapolis years of quarterback starts and depth.
How the Value Settled
Neither side found a star, and Indianapolis' quarterback results were uneven. Still, the Colts obtained two usable quarterback assets while Dallas's conditional extra pick never materialized and Clack's contribution was comparatively limited.
Final Verdict
Indianapolis earns a B and Dallas a C+. The Colts accepted a move down and came away with both immediate veteran help and a quarterback who remained with the franchise for years. Dallas improved its draft position but did not receive enough long-term value to match that combined return. The result is an Indianapolis Colts Win.