Expansion Jacksonville paid four picks to move from No. 31 to…
Expansion Jacksonville paid four picks to move from No. 31 to No. 19 and selected running back James Stewart. Stewart became a productive NFL starter, rushing for 5,841 career yards and 48 touchdowns. Kansas City's four-player draft return produced little: first-round tackle Trezelle Jenkins played nine games, Troy Dumas played 16, and Steve Stenstrom made only 10 career quarterback starts. Jacksonville won the talent outcome.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 1995 1st round pick (19th overall, James Stewart)
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 1995 1st round pick (31st overall, Trezelle Jenkins)
- pick 1995 3rd round pick (97th overall, Troy Dumas)
- pick 1995 4th round pick (134th overall, Steve Stenstrom)
- pick 1996 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Kirk Pointer )
Trade Analysis
Why Jacksonville Moved Up
As an expansion team, Jacksonville needed foundational offensive players rather than only extra roster volume. The Jaguars packaged the 31st, 97th and 134th selections plus a 1996 fourth-rounder to reach No. 19 for James Stewart. That was an aggressive price, but Stewart offered a clear path to immediate carries and became part of the young offense that soon developed around Mark Brunell, Jimmy Smith and Tony Boselli.
What Kansas City Received
Kansas City turned one first-round pick into four assets. The Chiefs selected tackle Trezelle Jenkins at No. 31, linebacker Troy Dumas at No. 97 and quarterback Steve Stenstrom at No. 134, while the future fourth-round choice was later moved. The volume looked attractive on draft day, but the first three named players produced little sustained value for Kansas City. Jenkins played only nine NFL games and Dumas 16.
How Stewart Changed the Comparison
Stewart became by far the best player tied directly to the exchange. He played 101 NFL games, rushed for 5,841 yards and 48 touchdowns, and added 1,715 receiving yards. His career later continued in Detroit, but Jacksonville still received multiple productive seasons from a first-round back who helped stabilize the offense. Kansas City's return never generated a comparable starter, much less a player with Stewart's sustained production.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville Jaguars Win. The Jaguars earn an A- because the expensive move up produced a legitimate multi-year starting back and clear offensive value. Kansas City receives a D+ because four assets failed to create a durable core contributor. Trading down normally spreads risk, but that strategy works only when at least one of the added opportunities becomes meaningful. In this case, Jacksonville's single target decisively outperformed the entire package.