Green Bay turned picks Nos. 103, 130 and 157 into Edgar…
Green Bay turned picks Nos. 103, 130 and 157 into Edgar Bennett, Orlando McKay and Mark Chmura. Bennett became a productive multi-year back, while Chmura developed into a three-time Pro Bowl tight end and important part of Green Bay's championship-era offense. Those two hits created far more durable value than San Francisco realized from its return.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 1992 fourth round pick (#103-Edgar Bennett)
- pick 1992 fifth round pick (#130-Orlando McKay)
- pick 1992 sixth round pick (#157-Mark Chmura)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1992 fourth round pick (#89-Mark Thomas (Andrew))
- pick 1992 eighth round pick (#203-Darren Perry)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
San Francisco received Green Bay's 1992 fourth-round pick at No. 89 and eighth-round pick at No. 203. Green Bay received picks Nos. 103, 130 and 157. The 49ers selected Mark Thomas and Darren Perry. The Packers used their three choices on Edgar Bennett, Orlando McKay and Mark Chmura.
Green Bay Packers Return
Bennett became a productive multi-year running back for Green Bay and a significant offensive contributor during the club's rise in the 1990s. Chmura became an even larger hit, earning three Pro Bowl selections at tight end and contributing to championship-caliber Packers teams. McKay did not add comparable value, but Green Bay did not need all three selections to succeed. Two substantial contributors from the package created a major return.
San Francisco 49ers Return
Thomas provided some NFL service, appearing in 20 games with one start for the 49ers across the 1993 and 1994 seasons. Perry did not become a comparable San Francisco contributor. The 49ers therefore received depth from the trade, but neither selection approached the long-term production or importance Green Bay realized from Bennett and Chmura.
Value in Hindsight
The outcome is decisive because the Packers converted a larger group of lower selections into two players who materially helped the franchise. San Francisco moved toward higher individual slots but did not find a player of similar impact. This is not simply a count of picks; it is a comparison of what the picks actually became for their teams.
Final Verdict
Green Bay wins comfortably. The Packers earn A for landing Bennett and Chmura from the return, while San Francisco earns D because its two selections produced only limited depth. The grade spread reflects a large, durable difference in realized NFL value.