Cleveland moved up to the 122nd pick in 2002 and selected…
Cleveland moved up to the 122nd pick in 2002 and selected tight end Darnell Sanders, sending the Raiders picks Nos. 147 and 189. The Raiders chose Kenyon Coleman and Keyon Nash. Coleman later built a long NFL career, but almost all of that value came after leaving Oakland; Sanders was a modest contributor for Cleveland. Because neither club captured meaningful lasting value from its own return, the trade grades evenly.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2002 4th round pick (122nd overall, Darnell Sanders)
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2002 5th round pick (147th overall, Kenyon Coleman)
- pick 2002 6th round pick (189th overall, Keyon Nash)
Trade Analysis
Why Cleveland Moved Up
Cleveland wanted the 122nd overall pick in the 2002 draft and paid two later selections to get there. The Browns chose tight end Darnell Sanders, giving themselves a young receiving and blocking option at a position where middle-round prospects can earn useful roles quickly. Sanders did make the roster and appeared in 28 career games, but his receiving production remained limited and he did not become a long-term fixture for Cleveland.
What the Raiders Received
The Raiders turned one fourth-round slot into two picks, Nos. 147 and 189. They used the first on defensive lineman Kenyon Coleman and the second on defensive back Keyon Nash. Coleman is the most recognizable player in the transaction because he eventually logged 141 NFL games and a long career as a defensive lineman. For this trade, however, the key point is where that value occurred. Coleman played only one game for Oakland in 2002 before moving on, so the Raiders did not realize most of his later career production.
How Team-Specific Value Shapes the Result
It would be misleading to award Oakland the trade simply because Coleman eventually became the best player involved. Completed-trade grading should credit the team that actually received the production. Cleveland got some modest use from Sanders, while the Raiders’ two-player return generated little sustained Oakland impact. The move-down structure was sensible, but the extra chance did not become a durable Raiders advantage.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Both teams receive a C. Cleveland paid a normal move-up premium and got a limited contributor, while the Raiders collected two selections without turning them into meaningful long-term value for their own roster. Coleman’s later success elsewhere improves his career résumé, not Oakland’s return. Neither side did enough with the acquired assets to justify a clear win.