Detroit Lions received 1996 1st round pick (21st overall…
Detroit Lions received 1996 1st round pick (21st overall subsequently traded, Pete Kendall) in the 1995-04-22 exchange with San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. San Diego sent its 1996 first-round choice to Detroit for the 1995 second-round selection used on Terrell Fletcher. Fletcher became a useful long-term Chargers back, while Detroit later used the future first-round asset in another move that helped it reach linebacker Reggie Brown. The documented result supports a B grade for Detroit Lions. The overall verdict is Detroit Lions Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 1996 1st round pick (21st overall subsequently traded, Pete Kendall )
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1995 2nd round pick (51st overall, Terrell Fletcher )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1995-04-22, Detroit Lions received 1996 1st round pick (21st overall subsequently traded, Pete Kendall), while San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers received 1995 2nd round pick (51st overall, Terrell Fletcher). San Diego sent its 1996 first-round choice to Detroit for the 1995 second-round selection used on Terrell Fletcher. Fletcher became a useful long-term Chargers back, while Detroit later used the future first-round asset in another move that helped it reach linebacker Reggie Brown. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.
Detroit Lions Return
For Detroit Lions, the direct return was 1996 1st round pick (21st overall subsequently traded, Pete Kendall). The supported grade is B. That mark reflects concrete on-field contribution or usable draft capital traceable to this side of the exchange. Later success elsewhere is not credited back to a team that no longer controlled the asset.
San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers Return
For San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, the direct return was 1995 2nd round pick (51st overall, Terrell Fletcher). The supported grade is B-. The same standard applies: realized team value matters more than name recognition or hypothetical development. When a pick moved again, the original holder receives credit for the asset it controlled, not automatically for the terminal player's career.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Detroit Lions Win. Detroit Lions receives a B, while San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers receives a B-. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.