Baltimore moved down from the 96th pick in the 2002 draft and…
Baltimore moved down from the 96th pick in the 2002 draft and received selections that became punter Dave Zastudil and tight end Terry Jones. Denver used No. 96 on defensive tackle Dorsett Davis, whose NFL career lasted only 14 games. Zastudil became Baltimore’s regular punter for four seasons, while Jones supplied additional depth, giving the Ravens substantially more realized value from the exchange.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2002 4th round pick (112th overall, Dave Zastudil )
- pick 2002 5th round pick (155th overall, Terry Jones)
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2002 3rd round pick (96th overall, Dorsett Davis )
Trade Analysis
Why Baltimore Was Willing to Move Down
The Ravens entered the middle rounds of the 2002 draft with room to exchange one higher selection for multiple chances. By sending the 96th overall pick to Denver, Baltimore acquired Nos. 112 and 155. That gave the club two shots at useful roster pieces instead of one. The most important result was Dave Zastudil, selected at No. 112. He immediately became Baltimore’s punter and held the job for four seasons, appearing in every game during that stretch.
What Denver Bought at No. 96
Denver used the acquired third-round choice on defensive tackle Dorsett Davis. The logic was understandable: interior defensive linemen with enough size and athletic ability to merit a third-round selection are valuable, and the Broncos were paying two later picks to secure their preferred player. The problem was the outcome. Davis appeared in only 14 NFL games and never developed into a regular starter, sharply limiting the return on the move up.
How the Extra Pick Added Value
Baltimore also used the fifth-rounder on tight end Terry Jones. Jones was not a star, but he appeared in 53 career games and contributed as a receiver and role player. That secondary return matters because the trade did not need both Baltimore selections to become standouts. Zastudil alone supplied years of dependable specialist value, and Jones added usable depth on top of it. Denver received far less playing time from the player it targeted.
Final Verdict
Baltimore Ravens Win. The Ravens earn a B+ for converting one third-round pick into a four-year starting punter and an additional contributor. Denver receives a D+ because the move-up price was reasonable in draft terms, but Dorsett Davis produced only a brief NFL career. The difference in actual team value is clear enough to make Baltimore the winner.