Seattle Seahawks Win
Seattle packaged the #11 pick and additional selections to Atlanta to move up to #3 overall for CB Shawn Springs. This was the decisive second step after Seattle flipped Rick Mirer to Chicago. Springs became a Pro Bowl-caliber corner and a seven-year starter, giving the Seahawks the high-end defensive back they were chasing. The price was steep, but Seattle turned a fading quarterback asset into a premium corner through a smart two-trade chain.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1997 1st round pick (3rd overall, Shawn Springs )
- pick 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall subsequently traded, Frank Middleton )
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 1997 1st round pick (11th overall, Michael Booker ), 1997 2nd round pick (41st overall, Byron Hanspard ), 1997 3rd round pick (70th overall, O.J. Santiago )
- pick 1997 4th round pick (100th overall, Henri Crockett )
Trade Summary
Seattle packaged the #11 pick and additional selections to Atlanta to move up to #3 overall for CB Shawn Springs. This was the decisive second step after Seattle flipped Rick Mirer to Chicago. Springs became a Pro Bowl-caliber corner and a seven-year starter, giving the Seahawks the high-end defensive back they were chasing. The price was steep, but Seattle turned a fading quarterback asset into a premium corner through a smart two-trade chain.
Trade Analysis
Seattle packaged the #11 pick and additional selections to Atlanta to move up to #3 overall for CB Shawn Springs. This was the decisive second step after Seattle flipped Rick Mirer to Chicago. Springs became a Pro Bowl-caliber corner and a seven-year starter, giving the Seahawks the high-end defensive back they were chasing. The price was steep, but Seattle turned a fading quarterback asset into a premium corner through a smart two-trade chain. The partner surrendered premium draft value to secure its preferred player or slot.