The Raiders received the 1994 third-round pick at No. 80 and…
The Raiders received the 1994 third-round pick at No. 80 and used it on Calvin Jones. The return was a straightforward higher-slot selection, but Jones did not create enough NFL value to overcome New York's additional fifth-round choice. The C grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1994 3rd round pick (80th overall, Calvin Jones )
New York Jets Received
- pick 1994 3rd round pick (94th overall, Lou Benfatti )
- pick 1994 5th round pick (152nd overall, Horace Morris)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1994-04-24, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets completed this exchange. Las Vegas Raiders received 1994 3rd round pick (80th overall, Calvin Jones), while New York Jets received 1994 3rd round pick (94th overall, Lou Benfatti); 1994 5th round pick (152nd overall, Horace Morris). Historical team, draft, and player records support that package and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
The Raiders received the 1994 third-round pick at No. 80 and used it on Calvin Jones. The return was a straightforward higher-slot selection, but Jones did not create enough NFL value to overcome New York's additional fifth-round choice. The C grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.
New York Jets Return
New York received two 1994 selections: No. 94, used on Lou Benfatti, and No. 152, used on Horace Morris. Neither player became a major long-term contributor, but the two-pick return gave the Jets more realized value than the single selection they surrendered. The C+ grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive difference is realized value rather than the nominal size of the package. New York Jets turned its return into the stronger on-field outcome, while Las Vegas Raiders received less durable or less productive value. That gap supports the New York Jets Win conclusion and the C+ versus C grading split.
Final Verdict
The final call is New York Jets Win. Las Vegas Raiders earns a C, and New York Jets earns a C+. Those grades weigh the documented assets, the length and quality of the resulting contributions, and the practical value each club actually realized after the exchange.