NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell); 1993 seventh round pick (#169-Clarence Williams III) from Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Alton Montgomery. Denver converted Alton Montgomery into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

April 7, 1993 Denver BroncosAtlanta Falcons Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell)
  • pick 1993 seventh round pick (#169-Clarence Williams III)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell); 1993 seventh round pick (#169-Clarence Williams III) from Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Alton Montgomery. Denver converted Alton Montgomery into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell); 1993 seventh round pick (#169-Clarence Williams III) from Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Alton Montgomery. Denver converted Alton Montgomery into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Atlanta Falcons received Alton Montgomery and gave up 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell); 1993 seventh round pick (#169-Clarence Williams III).