Detroit sent the 78th and 114th picks to the Giants to move…
Detroit sent the 78th and 114th picks to the Giants to move up to No. 61 for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. Rogers became a three-time Pro Bowler, played 163 career games and recorded 37.5 sacks. New York selected cornerback Will Peterson and defensive end Cedric Scott. Peterson developed into a useful long-term defensive back, but Rogers’ peak impact and interior dominance gave Detroit the stronger return.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2001 2nd round pick (61st overall, Shaun Rogers )
New York Giants Received
- pick 2001 3rd round pick (78th overall, Will Peterson)
- pick 2001 4th round pick (114th overall, Cedric Scott)
Trade Analysis
Why Detroit Targeted Shaun Rogers
Detroit gave up third- and fourth-round choices to climb to No. 61 for Shaun Rogers, a massive interior defender with uncommon athletic ability. The move carried the usual risk of consolidating two selections into one player, but Rogers quickly justified the bet. He developed into a disruptive defensive tackle and eventually appeared in 163 career games while recording 37.5 sacks, an unusually strong production profile for a player at his position.
What the Giants Got by Moving Down
New York used No. 78 on cornerback Will Peterson and No. 114 on defensive end Cedric Scott. Peterson was a legitimate success: he played 97 career games and recorded eight interceptions, giving the Giants several seasons of useful secondary play. Scott appeared in only 13 games, so the second selection did not add much long-term value. The trade-down was productive, but most of its return rested on Peterson.
How Rogers Created the Difference
Rogers reached a level the Giants’ return never matched. He earned three Pro Bowl selections and became one of the league’s most recognizable interior defenders during his prime. Peterson’s 97-game career makes this far from a disastrous deal for New York, yet the value of a Pro Bowl defensive tackle who could affect both the run and the pocket provides a clear edge to Detroit.
Final Verdict
Detroit Lions Win. Detroit earns an A for turning two mid-round choices into a three-time Pro Bowl lineman with a 163-game career. New York receives a B- because Peterson was a useful starter and made the move down defensible, but Scott’s limited contribution left the Giants without enough combined value to overtake Rogers.