NFL Trade Verdict

Tennessee Titans Win

Oakland moved up to No. 9 in the 1996 draft for Rickey Dudley, sending Houston/Tennessee the No. 17 pick, a second-rounder, and the fourth-rounder that became Jon Runyan. Dudley had NFL usefulness, but the premium cost and Runyan outcome give Tennessee the win.

April 20, 1996 Las Vegas Raiders ↔ Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: major

Las Vegas Raiders Received

pick 1996 1st round pick (9th overall, Rickey Dudley )

Tennessee Titans Received

pick 1996 1st round pick (17th overall subsequently traded, Reggie Brown ), 1996 2nd round pick (48th overall, Jason Layman ) and 1996 4th round pick (109th overall, Jon Runyan )

Las Vegas Raiders

D-

Tennessee Titans

B+

Trade Analysis

The Raiders did not get a total bust in Dudley, but the trade-up cost was too high. Houston/Tennessee gained extra premium capital and a value chain that included Jon Runyan, making the Titans/Oilers side stronger in hindsight.