NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Jacksonville traded OL Jimmy Herndon to Chicago for a 7th-round pick (Alvis Whitted, 192nd). Analysis: Herndon was a reserve lineman with no lasting impact. Getting any draft capital back — even a late 7th — for a depth player represents decent roster housekeeping. Whitted had a brief NFL career as a receiver. A routine swap between two low-value assets.

August 24, 1997 Jacksonville JaguarsChicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: minor

Jacksonville Jaguars Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville traded OL Jimmy Herndon to Chicago for a 7th-round pick (Alvis Whitted, 192nd). Analysis: Herndon was a reserve lineman with no lasting impact. Getting any draft capital back — even a late 7th — for a depth player represents decent roster housekeeping. Whitted had a brief NFL career as a receiver. A routine swap between two low-value assets.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville traded OL Jimmy Herndon to Chicago for a 7th-round pick (Alvis Whitted, 192nd). Analysis: Herndon was a reserve lineman with no lasting impact. Getting any draft capital back — even a late 7th — for a depth player represents decent roster housekeeping. Whitted had a brief NFL career as a receiver. A routine swap between two low-value assets. Chicago received a reserve lineman for a 7th-round pick. Herndon did not provide meaningful contributions. The Bears overpaid slightly for marginal depth.