NFL Trade Verdict
Kansas City Chiefs Win
Kansas City moved up with the Houston Oilers to acquire the 1997 first-round pick that became Tony Gonzalez. The Chiefs paid multiple picks, but Gonzalez became one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, making this a clear Kansas City win.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 1997 1st round pick (13th overall, Tony Gonzalez ) and 1997 4th round pick (110th overall, Pat Barnes )
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 1997 1st round pick (18th overall, Kenny Holmes ), 1997 3rd round pick (81st overall, Scott Sanderson ), 1997 4th round pick (116th overall subsequently traded, Keith Poole ) and 1997 6th round pick (181st overall, Dennis Stallings )
Trade Analysis
Houston Oilers received 1997 1st round pick (18th overall, Kenny Holmes), 1997 3rd round pick (81st overall, Scott Sanderson), 1997 4th round pick (116th overall subsequently traded, Keith Poole) and 1997 6th round pick (181st overall, Dennis Stallings) and gave up 1997 1st round pick (13th overall, Tony Gonzalez) and 1997 4th round pick (110th overall, Pat Barnes). Partner-side value is graded against the same long-term outcome curve