Denver moved from No. 14 to No. 11 in the 1993 first round,…
Denver moved from No. 14 to No. 11 in the 1993 first round, sending Cleveland the 14th pick and No. 83. The Broncos selected defensive lineman Dan Williams, while the Browns landed center Steve Everitt and linebacker Mike Caldwell. Williams had a useful career, but Cleveland received two long-term NFL contributors, including a durable starting center. The Browns clearly won the value comparison.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1993 1st round pick (11th overall, Dan Williams)
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1993 1st round pick (14th overall, Steve Everitt)
- pick 1993 3rd round pick (83rd overall, Mike Caldwell)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Denver targeted defensive lineman Dan Williams in the 1993 draft and moved from No. 14 to No. 11 to secure him. Cleveland accepted the three-slot drop and added No. 83. Official Browns draft history and Denver's historical trade records agree on the package, making the valuation straightforward: Denver concentrated its capital in one player, while Cleveland preserved a first-round selection and gained a third-round opportunity without leaving the top half of the round.
What Each Team Received
Williams played 87 NFL games and recorded 27 sacks over his career, giving Denver legitimate value from the move-up. Cleveland selected center Steve Everitt at No. 14 and linebacker Mike Caldwell at No. 83. Everitt played 103 games with 98 starts, becoming a durable interior lineman. Caldwell played 159 games and recorded 14.5 sacks across a long linebacker career. The Browns therefore generated both starting-line value and additional defensive longevity from the two picks.
How the Value Developed
This was not a Denver disaster: Williams became a real NFL pass rusher and justified a respectable grade. Cleveland simply executed the trade-down better. The Browns moved only three spots, still secured a first-round starter and added a third-round player who stayed in the league for more than a decade. That combination of quantity, longevity and starting value is exactly what teams hope to create by trading down while remaining near the same talent tier.
Final Verdict
Cleveland Browns Win. Cleveland earns an A- for turning one premium selection into two durable contributors without moving far down the board. Denver earns a B- because Williams gave the Broncos meaningful defensive production, preventing the trade from becoming a major mistake. The Browns' advantage comes from total realized value: Everitt plus Caldwell supplied more combined NFL contribution than the single player Denver acquired.