Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round,…
Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round, sending No. 33 to the Jets for Nos. 40 and 71. New York selected guard Matt O'Dwyer, who became a four-year Jets starter. Jacksonville landed tackle Brian DeMarco and safety Chris Hudson; together they supplied 84 starts for the Jaguars. Both sides found real starters, but Jacksonville created more team-specific value from two selections.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 1995 2nd round pick (40th overall, Brian DeMarco)
- pick 1995 3rd round pick (71st overall, Chris Hudson)
New York Jets Received
- pick 1995 2nd round pick (33rd overall, Matt O'Dwyer)
Trade Analysis
Why the Jets Moved Up
New York wanted guard Matt O'Dwyer and paid a third-round pick to move from No. 40 to No. 33. O'Dwyer rewarded the move. After a limited rookie role, he became a full-time starter and finished his Jets tenure with 60 games and 50 starts. For a team trying to rebuild its offensive line, securing a dependable interior starter made the trade a legitimate success rather than a costly reach.
What Jacksonville Added
Jacksonville received the 40th and 71st selections and converted them into tackle Brian DeMarco and defensive back Chris Hudson. DeMarco played 56 games for the Jaguars and started 39, including a 16-start rookie season. Hudson became even more durable, starting 45 of his 46 Jacksonville appearances and intercepting eight passes during his time with the club. The expansion team turned one pick into starters on both sides of the ball.
How the Returns Compare
O'Dwyer was arguably the best individual player in the exchange and later extended his career with Cincinnati, but the relevant Jets value was four seasons and 50 starts. Jacksonville's pair produced 84 starts for the Jaguars and helped bridge the franchise from its expansion season into playoff contention. That two-position contribution is difficult to beat, especially because neither player was merely a short-term reserve.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville Jaguars Win. Jacksonville earns an A- for turning a seven-slot move down into two multi-year starters. New York receives a B+ because O'Dwyer was a very good outcome and the Jets absolutely got useful value for moving up. This is a strong trade on both sides, but the Jaguars created more cumulative team-specific production from the extra selection.