NFL Trade Verdict
Cleveland Browns Win
San Francisco 49ers acquired 1995 1st round pick (10th overall, J.J. Stokes) from Cleveland Browns for 1995 1st round pick (30th overall, Craig Powell), 1995 3rd round pick (94th overall, Mike Frederick), 1995 4th round pick (119th overall subsequently traded, Dave Barr) and 1996 1st round pick (26th overall, Ray Lewis). The overall result favors Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1995 1st round pick (30th overall, Craig Powell )
- pick 1995 3rd round pick (94th overall, Mike Frederick )
- pick 1995 4th round pick (119th overall subsequently traded, Dave Barr )
- pick 1996 1st round pick (26th overall, Ray Lewis )
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1995 1st round pick (10th overall, J.J. Stokes )
Trade Analysis
The 49ers got the player they targeted, but the cost was too high in hindsight. Cleveland received a major pick package, including future first-round value tied to the Ray Lewis draft chain. Stokes was not enough to match that return.