New York moved up one spot in the 2002 draft for Jeremy…
New York moved up one spot in the 2002 draft for Jeremy Shockey, sending Tennessee the No. 15 choice and a fourth-rounder. The Titans used No. 15 on Albert Haynesworth and No. 110 on Mike Echols. Shockey became an immediate Pro Bowl tight end, but Haynesworth's dominant peak and the extra selection give Tennessee a slight edge in a trade that worked for both clubs.
New York Giants Received
- pick 2002 first-round pick, No. 14 overall, used on Jeremy Shockey
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2002 first-round pick, No. 15 overall, used on Albert Haynesworth
- pick 2002 fourth-round pick, No. 110 overall, used on Mike Echols
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
During the first round of the 2002 draft, the Giants moved from No. 15 to No. 14 by sending Tennessee their first-round choice plus the No. 110 selection in the fourth round. New York used No. 14 on tight end Jeremy Shockey. Tennessee used No. 15 on defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and No. 110 on defensive back Mike Echols.
Why New York Moved Up
Shockey was one of the draft's most dynamic offensive prospects and fit a Giants team that wanted another major receiving threat. New York paid a fourth-round premium to make sure it got him. The decision produced immediate results: Shockey became a Pro Bowl player as a rookie and remained one of the league's most productive and recognizable tight ends during his Giants tenure.
Why Tennessee Could Move Down
The Titans lost only one spot in the first round, so the move carried limited risk if their preferred player remained available. Haynesworth did. Tennessee therefore added a fourth-round choice while still selecting the defensive tackle who would become the most dominant player in the exchange at his peak.
How Haynesworth Changed the Verdict
Haynesworth's career included inconsistency and controversy, but his best Tennessee seasons were exceptional. He became a first-team All-Pro in both 2007 and 2008 and was a central force on elite Titans defenses. That peak gives Tennessee a slight advantage when paired with the additional fourth-round asset.
Why the Giants Still Grade Well
Shockey was not a consolation prize. He produced multiple Pro Bowl seasons, stretched defenses from the tight-end position and gave New York valuable offense for six years. The Giants achieved the core goal behind the move and received a genuine star.
Final Verdict
Tennessee wins narrowly because it moved down one slot, gained another pick and still drafted Haynesworth, whose peak reached first-team All-Pro level. New York still earns an A-range grade because Shockey became exactly the impact tight end the Giants moved up to secure.