Kansas City acquired pick No. 128 in the 1987 draft from…
Kansas City acquired pick No. 128 in the 1987 draft from Miami and used it on receiver Kitrick Taylor. The Dolphins received pick No. 132 and pick No. 212, selecting Chris Conlin and Mark Dennis. Taylor gave Kansas City one 16-game season with nine catches, while Dennis became a long-term Miami tackle with 68 career starts, making the Dolphins' two-pick return clearly stronger.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 1987 fifth round pick (#128-Kitrick Taylor)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1987 fifth round pick (#132-Chris Conlin)
- pick 1987 eighth round pick (#212-Mark Dennis)
Trade Analysis
Why Kansas City Moved Up
The Chiefs wanted the No. 128 pick and acquired it from Miami during the 1987 draft. Kansas City used the selection on Washington State receiver Kitrick Taylor. The cost was a four-slot move down to No. 132 plus an eighth-round choice, No. 212. On draft day, that was a modest premium for securing a preferred player without sacrificing a high selection.
What Taylor Gave the Chiefs
Taylor's Kansas City return was limited. NFL statistics show him appearing in all 16 games in 1988, catching nine passes for 105 yards. He then continued his career with other teams rather than becoming a long-term Chiefs receiver. Getting a full season from a fifth-round pick has value, but the production was not large enough to justify the extra choice once Miami's return is considered.
How Miami Won the Trade-Down
The Dolphins used No. 132 on guard Chris Conlin and No. 212 on tackle Mark Dennis. Conlin had a short NFL career, but Dennis made the package. He played for Miami from 1987 through 1993, started 16 games in both 1990 and 1991, and finished his career with 125 games and 68 starts. Miami turned a four-slot move down into a legitimate multi-year lineman.
Final Verdict
Miami earns a B+ because it gained an extra pick without sacrificing much draft position and found sustained starting value in Dennis. Kansas City gets a C: Taylor did make the roster and contribute for a season, so the move was not empty, but his Chiefs production was modest. The Dolphins' longer, more valuable offensive-line return creates a clear winner.