Minnesota traded pick No. 146 to the Raiders during the 1991…
Minnesota traded pick No. 146 to the Raiders during the 1991 draft and received Nos. 163 and 180. The Vikings selected defensive backs Todd Scott and Tripp Welborne, while the Raiders used No. 146 on defensive lineman Nolan Harrison. Scott and Harrison each became legitimate NFL contributors, leaving the exchange balanced despite different career paths.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1991 sixth round pick (#146-Nolan Harrison)
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 1991 sixth round pick (#163-Todd Scott)
- pick 1991 seventh round pick (#180-Tripp Welborne)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Minnesota and the Raiders exchanged late-round draft positions in 1991. The Raiders received pick No. 146 and selected defensive lineman Nolan Harrison. The Vikings received pick No. 163, used on safety Todd Scott, and No. 180, used on defensive back Tripp Welborne. Minnesota chose volume; the Raiders chose the earlier individual prospect.
Minnesota Vikings Return
Scott became the important piece for Minnesota. He earned a starting role in the Vikings secondary and later reached the Pro Bowl, giving the sixth-round selection a much higher ceiling than its draft slot suggested. Welborne’s NFL impact was limited, but Minnesota did not need both choices to hit once Scott developed into a legitimate starter and productive defensive back.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Harrison also justified the Raiders’ move. He became a durable NFL defensive lineman and supplied multiple seasons of professional value. The Raiders therefore did not sacrifice two selections for a player who disappeared; they consolidated their capital into a contributor who lasted. That result keeps the deal from becoming a Minnesota win simply because Scott was the most decorated return.
Value in Hindsight
Both strategies worked well enough. Minnesota benefited from having two chances and found a high-value safety at No. 163. The Raiders identified a defensive lineman they wanted and received a lengthy career from him. Welborne adds little to Minnesota’s case, so the comparison is primarily Scott against Harrison, with each side able to point to meaningful return far beyond a typical late-round outcome.
Final Verdict
An even C/C verdict is reasonable. The grades look modest relative to the individual career successes, but neither side clearly damaged the other: Minnesota found a starting safety and the Raiders found a durable lineman. The trade produced legitimate NFL value on both sides without a convincing reason to declare one club the clear winner.