Indianapolis moved from No. 100 to No. 92 in the 1993 fourth…
Indianapolis moved from No. 100 to No. 92 in the 1993 fourth round, sending Chicago No. 100 and No. 156. The Colts selected defensive back Derwin Gray, while the Bears chose linebacker Myron Baker at No. 100 and later used No. 156 in another draft trade. Neither side found a star, but Chicago created two usable assets from moving down eight spots and gets the edge.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1993 4th round pick (100th overall, Myron Baker)
- pick 1993 6th round pick (156th overall, subsequently traded to Green Bay)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 1993 4th round pick (92nd overall, Derwin Gray)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Indianapolis wanted defensive back Derwin Gray in the fourth round of the 1993 draft and moved up eight spots from No. 100 to No. 92. Chicago accepted the lower fourth-round selection plus No. 156. At this stage of the draft, the value of an extra choice can matter as much as a small positional move, because neither team is usually choosing among sure starters. The Bears effectively bought another roster opportunity while staying in the same round.
What Each Team Received
The Colts selected Gray at No. 92. He played 67 NFL games but started only three, making him a useful reserve rather than a long-term starter. Chicago selected Myron Baker at No. 100; Baker played 66 NFL games with three starts. The Bears also retained No. 156 long enough to use it with another selection in a later deal that moved them to No. 112, where they selected defensive lineman Albert Fontenot. That extra pick therefore remained useful transaction currency.
How the Value Developed
Because Baker and Gray had similarly modest careers, Chicago's advantage comes from receiving the additional pick and putting it to use. The Bears should not be credited with all of Fontenot's value from No. 156 alone because another selection was required in that later transaction. Even on a proportional basis, however, Chicago received two assets for moving down eight spots and did not surrender a substantially better player at No. 92.
Final Verdict
Chicago Bears Win. Chicago earns a B for turning a short move down into an extra asset while receiving comparable direct player value at No. 100. Indianapolis earns a C+ because Gray became an NFL contributor, just not one whose production justified giving up the extra pick in hindsight. The outcome is a modest Bears victory driven by draft efficiency rather than a star-versus-bust contrast.