NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired 1999 6th round pick (179th overall, Desmond Clark) and 1999 7th round pick (218th overall, Billy Miller) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1999 5th round pick (165th overall, Derek Smith). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

April 18, 1999 Denver BroncosWashington Redskins Commanders Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

Washington Redskins Commanders Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1999 6th round pick (179th overall, Desmond Clark) and 1999 7th round pick (218th overall, Billy Miller) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1999 5th round pick (165th overall, Derek Smith). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1999 6th round pick (179th overall, Desmond Clark) and 1999 7th round pick (218th overall, Billy Miller) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1999 5th round pick (165th overall, Derek Smith). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. Washington Redskins/Commanders received 1999 5th round pick (165th overall, Derek Smith) and gave up 1999 6th round pick (179th overall, Desmond Clark) and 1999 7th round pick (218th overall, Billy Miller).