NFL Trade Verdict

Jacksonville Jaguars Win

Summary: Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round, adding a third-round pick while landing Brian DeMarco (40th) and Chris Hudson (71st). Analysis: An expansion team trading surplus value for extra picks was sound draft management. DeMarco provided depth along the offensive line, and Hudson became a solid defensive back contributor. This is a clean, value-positive move for a first-year franchise learning to build through the draft.

April 22, 1995 Jacksonville JaguarsNew York Jets Confidence: high Tier: standard

Jacksonville Jaguars Received

New York Jets Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round, adding a third-round pick while landing Brian DeMarco (40th) and Chris Hudson (71st). Analysis: An expansion team trading surplus value for extra picks was sound draft management. DeMarco provided depth along the offensive line, and Hudson became a solid defensive back contributor. This is a clean, value-positive move for a first-year franchise learning to build through the draft.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round, adding a third-round pick while landing Brian DeMarco (40th) and Chris Hudson (71st). Analysis: An expansion team trading surplus value for extra picks was sound draft management. DeMarco provided depth along the offensive line, and Hudson became a solid defensive back contributor. This is a clean, value-positive move for a first-year franchise learning to build through the draft. The Jets moved up seven spots to secure Matt O'Dwyer at 33rd but gave up an extra third-round pick to do it. O'Dwyer was a reliable lineman, but the pick cost makes this a slight overpay for New York.