On April 20, 2002, the Giants moved from No. 15 to No. 14 by…
On April 20, 2002, the Giants moved from No. 15 to No. 14 by sending Tennessee the 15th pick and No. 110. New York selected Jeremy Shockey, a four-time Pro Bowler who caught 371 passes for 4,228 yards and 27 touchdowns as a Giant. Tennessee selected Albert Haynesworth at No. 15 and Mike Echols at No. 110, receiving elite defensive peak value of its own.
New York Giants Received
- pick 2002 1st round pick (14th overall, Jeremy Shockey)
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2002 1st round pick (15th overall, Albert Haynesworth)
- pick 2002 4th round pick (110th overall, Mike Echols)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
The Giants wanted Jeremy Shockey and moved one spot from No. 15 to No. 14 on the first day of the 2002 draft. Tennessee accepted the Giants' first-round selection plus the 110th overall choice. The transaction was completed on April 20, not in January, and the Titans used the two selections on Albert Haynesworth and Mike Echols.
What New York Received
Shockey immediately became a major part of the Giants offense. He reached four Pro Bowls during his New York tenure and produced 371 receptions, 4,228 yards and 27 touchdowns in 83 games for the franchise. He brought rare receiving production and physicality to the tight end position and remained a prominent offensive piece for six seasons before New York later traded him to New Orleans.
What Tennessee Received
The Titans moved down only one place and selected Haynesworth at No. 15. His Tennessee career included two first-team All-Pro selections and a dominant peak as an interior defensive lineman. The additional fourth-round pick became Mike Echols. Echols did not provide comparable value, but Haynesworth alone gave Tennessee a high-end return from a deal that still allowed the club to make a first-round selection immediately after the Giants.
Why the Verdict Lands Here
The transaction produced a high-level player for each side. Shockey delivered four Pro Bowl seasons and substantial receiving production for New York. Haynesworth reached a higher individual defensive peak, while Tennessee also gained an extra fourth-round selection. Neither return is weak enough to create a clear loser.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. New York and Tennessee each receive a B+. The Giants secured the tight end they specifically targeted, while the Titans moved down one spot and landed an All-Pro defensive tackle plus another selection.