Miami sent Jacksonville the 60th and 99th picks for four…
Miami sent Jacksonville the 60th and 99th picks for four selections: Nos. 79, 98, 134 and 150. The Dolphins' most valuable direct result was Shane Burton, who played 47 games and made 12 starts for Miami before continuing a 125-game NFL career. Jacksonville selected Michael Cheever at No. 60 and later moved No. 99 for more picks. Both teams created useful pieces, but Miami's larger package produced the better direct return.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 1996 2nd round pick (60th overall, Michael Cheever )
- pick 1996 4th round pick (99th overall subsequently traded, Phillip Daniels )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1996 3rd round pick (79th overall, Dorian Brew), 1996 4th round pick (98th overall subsequently traded, Donnie Edwards ), 1996 5th round pick (134th overall, Jerris McPhail) and 1996 5th round pick (150th overall, Shane Burton)
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Kept Moving Down
After acquiring picks 60 and 99 from Dallas, Miami immediately turned them into four selections from Jacksonville. The strategy reflected a clear preference for volume. The Dolphins received Nos. 79, 98, 134 and 150, creating four chances instead of two and preserving the ability to make another trade with the 98th pick.
What Jacksonville Received
The Jaguars used No. 60 on center Michael Cheever, who played 17 NFL games and started six. Jacksonville did not keep No. 99; it traded that pick to Seattle for Nos. 110 and 146, which became Reggie Barlow and Jimmy Herndon. That downstream branch produced some NFL careers, but it did not create a major long-term Jaguars cornerstone.
How Miami's Package Performed
Miami selected Dorian Brew, Jerris McPhail and Shane Burton with three of the acquired picks, then dealt No. 98 to Kansas City. Burton was the best direct hit, playing 47 games with 12 starts for Miami and 125 games overall. McPhail added 26 career games. Brew had a short career, and the 98th pick led to another mixed return.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win. Miami earns a B- because the trade-down produced multiple NFL contributors and gave the club further flexibility, with Burton providing the strongest team-specific value. Jacksonville gets a C because Cheever's career was brief and the second acquired pick had to be moved again to create useful depth. The margin is not large, but Miami realized more direct value from the exchange. Burton's multi-season role with the Dolphins gives Miami the clearest club-specific return, while Jacksonville's original centerpiece never established a comparable foothold.