Indianapolis traded picks 104, 124 and 154 to Baltimore for…
Indianapolis traded picks 104, 124 and 154 to Baltimore for the 93rd pick in the 1998 draft and selected offensive lineman Steve McKinney. McKinney started all 60 games he played for the Colts and finished a 10-year career with 143 games and 133 starts. Baltimore received three later selections and additional flexibility, but none of the direct return matched the long-term starting value Indianapolis found at No. 93.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 1998 4th round pick (104th overall, Todd Washington )
- pick 1998 5th round pick (124th overall, Martin Chase)
- pick 1998 6th round pick (154th overall, Ron Rogers)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 1998 4th round pick (93rd overall, Steve McKinney )
Trade Analysis
Why Indianapolis Consolidated Picks
The Colts used three selections to move up for offensive lineman Steve McKinney at No. 93. Indianapolis sent Baltimore picks 104, 124 and 154, giving up quantity to secure a player the club valued near the top of the fourth round. The move came during Bill Polian’s early roster rebuild, when protecting a young offense and adding dependable line play carried substantial importance.
What McKinney Became
McKinney provided exactly the kind of stability Indianapolis hoped to obtain. He played 60 games for the Colts and started all 60. His career extended to 143 games with 133 starts over 10 seasons, including six years in Houston after leaving Indianapolis. A fourth-round player who starts every game he appears in for his drafting team and remains a decade-long NFL starter represents excellent value.
How Baltimore’s Package Compared
Baltimore received three later choices, which is a sound way to build roster depth. The 104th selection was part of a chain of earlier transactions, while the fifth- and sixth-round picks became Martin Chase and Ron Rogers. The Ravens gained multiple opportunities, but the direct football value from those selections did not approach McKinney’s combination of longevity and starting volume. Quantity did not overcome the quality of Indianapolis’s hit.
Final Verdict
Indianapolis Colts Win. The Colts earn an A- because they correctly identified a long-term starting offensive lineman and paid a reasonable three-pick package to secure him. Baltimore receives a C because accumulating extra selections was defensible but produced less impact. McKinney’s 60 starts for Indianapolis and 133 career starts make the outcome clear.