Dallas sent the newly acquired Nos. 47 and 74 picks to…
Dallas sent the newly acquired Nos. 47 and 74 picks to Washington for Nos. 56 and 58 during the 1992 draft. Washington selected Shane Collins and Paul Siever. Dallas selected Clayton Holmes at No. 58 and traded No. 56 to Detroit for three later choices. The Cowboys win because their two incoming assets created more useful team-specific value, not because Jason Hanson's Detroit career belongs to Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1992 second round pick (#56-Jason Hanson)
- pick 1992 third round pick (#58-Clayton Holmes)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 1992 second round pick (#47-Shane Collins)
- pick 1992 third round pick (#74-Paul Siever)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
This trade was the next step in Dallas' rapid 1992 draft-day movement. After receiving Nos. 47 and 74 from Kansas City, the Cowboys sent those exact picks to Washington for Nos. 56 and 58. Washington accepted the move up and used its new selections on defensive lineman Shane Collins and offensive lineman Paul Siever. Dallas again preferred flexibility, retaining one pick and immediately shopping the other.
What Each Team Received
Dallas used No. 58 on defensive back Clayton Holmes, who became a useful reserve and special-teams contributor during the Cowboys' championship years. The Cowboys did not use No. 56 on Jason Hanson. Detroit selected Hanson only after Dallas traded that choice away for Nos. 82, 109 and 250. Washington's direct selections produced less sustained value, with Collins contributing but neither incoming player becoming a major long-term starter for the club.
How the Value Developed
The key evaluation point is avoiding a misleading draft-tree shortcut. Hanson's extraordinary Detroit career cannot be assigned to Dallas simply because No. 56 briefly belonged to the Cowboys. Dallas instead receives credit for the three picks Detroit actually sent in exchange for that asset, plus Holmes at No. 58. Washington receives full credit for Collins and Siever. On that team-specific basis, Dallas still comes out ahead without needing Hanson's accomplishments to inflate the result.
Final Verdict
Dallas Cowboys Win. Washington earns a C- because the move produced some usable depth but little lasting impact from two selections. Dallas earns a B+ because Holmes contributed to successful teams and the traded No. 56 generated additional draft inventory. The margin is meaningful but not extreme: Dallas' return was a collection of useful assets, not Jason Hanson's career, which belongs entirely to Detroit in this trade tree.