NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Jacksonville traded four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) to Miami and received a 2nd-round pick (Michael Cheever, 60th) and a 4th. Analysis: Jacksonville moved up from the 3rd round into the 2nd, consolidating four selections into two. Cheever provided minimal impact as a lineman, and the picks on Miami's side (Brew, Edwards, McPhail, Burton) yielded mixed results. The math slightly favored Jacksonville in positional round value, but the player returns on both sides were modest. Grade it as a minor JAX lean given the round upgrade; C+ is more accurate than C.

April 20, 1996 Jacksonville JaguarsMiami Dolphins Confidence: high Tier: minor

Jacksonville Jaguars Received

Miami Dolphins Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville traded four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) to Miami and received a 2nd-round pick (Michael Cheever, 60th) and a 4th. Analysis: Jacksonville moved up from the 3rd round into the 2nd, consolidating four selections into two. Cheever provided minimal impact as a lineman, and the picks on Miami's side (Brew, Edwards, McPhail, Burton) yielded mixed results. The math slightly favored Jacksonville in positional round value, but the player returns on both sides were modest. Grade it as a minor JAX lean given the round upgrade; C+ is more accurate than C.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville traded four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) to Miami and received a 2nd-round pick (Michael Cheever, 60th) and a 4th. Analysis: Jacksonville moved up from the 3rd round into the 2nd, consolidating four selections into two. Cheever provided minimal impact as a lineman, and the picks on Miami's side (Brew, Edwards, McPhail, Burton) yielded mixed results. The math slightly favored Jacksonville in positional round value, but the player returns on both sides were modest. Grade it as a minor JAX lean given the round upgrade; C+ is more accurate than C. Miami acquired four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) for a 2nd and 4th, gaining pick volume but giving up positional value. The return players — Dorian Brew, Donnie Edwards (later traded), Jerris McPhail, Shane Burton — provided modest collective value. The Dolphins got reasonable volume without a clear win.