Philadelphia sent the 102nd pick to Miami for picks 112 and…
Philadelphia sent the 102nd pick to Miami for picks 112 and 142 in the 1998 draft. Miami selected defensive end Lorenzo Bromell, who played 77 NFL games. Philadelphia used its two selections on Brandon Whiting and Ike Reese. Whiting played 93 games and Reese 144, with Reese earning a Pro Bowl selection as a special-teams standout. The Eagles turned one fourth-rounder into two durable contributors.
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1998 4th round pick (102nd overall, Lorenzo Bromell)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 1998 4th round pick (112th overall, Brandon Whiting)
- pick 1998 5th round pick (142nd overall, Ike Reese)
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Moved Up
The Dolphins wanted defensive end Lorenzo Bromell and traded the 112th and 142nd picks to Philadelphia for No. 102. Bromell became a legitimate NFL player, appearing in 77 games across seven seasons. Miami therefore did not miss badly on the player evaluation. The question is whether moving up 10 spots was worth giving Philadelphia an additional fifth-round selection.
What Philadelphia Found With Two Picks
The Eagles selected defensive lineman Brandon Whiting at No. 112 and linebacker Ike Reese at No. 142. Whiting played 93 career games and recorded 16.5 sacks, spending most of his career in Philadelphia. Reese played 144 games, including 112 for the Eagles, and became a respected special-teams contributor who earned a Pro Bowl selection. Philadelphia obtained two players with significant staying power from the package.
How the Careers Compare
Bromell’s career was useful, but it did not create enough separation to overcome the second player Philadelphia gained. Whiting alone played more NFL games than Bromell and provided regular defensive-line snaps. Reese added another nine-year career and extensive special-teams value. By trading down only 10 positions, Philadelphia retained access to a productive defensive lineman and added a fifth-round pick that became another long-term contributor.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win. The Eagles earn an A- for turning one fourth-round choice into Whiting and Reese, two durable players with complementary roles. Miami gets a C+ because Bromell was a respectable selection and not a bust. The difference is quantity without sacrificing quality: Philadelphia received two useful careers while Miami received one.