Green Bay moved from pick 94 to 79 in the 2003 third round…
Green Bay moved from pick 94 to 79 in the 2003 third round for defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, sending Buffalo the 94th and 127th selections. Peterson never became a major Packers contributor. Buffalo used the picks on linebacker Angelo Crowell and receiver Sam Aiken. Crowell developed into a multi-year defensive starter, while Aiken supplied depth and special-teams value. Landing two useful players gives Buffalo a decisive win.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 2003 3rd round pick (94th overall, Angelo Crowell)
- pick 2003 4th round pick (127th overall, Sam Aiken )
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2003 3rd round pick (79th overall, Kenny Peterson)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Green Bay believed Ohio State defensive lineman Kenny Peterson had fallen too far and moved aggressively when he remained available in the third round. The Packers sent Buffalo picks 94 and 127 to move up to No. 79. Buffalo accepted the trade-down, gaining an additional fourth-round selection while staying within the same general range of the draft.
What Green Bay Received
Peterson gave the Packers defensive-line depth, but he never developed into the impact player that motivated the move. The cost was not enormous, yet Green Bay surrendered two selections for one player and did not receive a long-term starter in return. That limited the upside of what was essentially a targeted draft gamble.
How Buffalo Used the Picks
The Bills selected linebacker Angelo Crowell at No. 94 and wide receiver Sam Aiken at No. 127. Crowell became the key piece, developing into a regular starter and productive tackler for Buffalo’s defense. Aiken contributed as a reserve receiver and special-teams player over several seasons. Neither was a superstar, but the Bills obtained two functional NFL players, including one clear starter.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The deal is a classic trade-down success. Buffalo did not need a spectacular hit with both selections; it only needed the combined return to exceed Peterson’s Green Bay impact. Crowell alone accomplished much of that, while Aiken added extra value.
Final Verdict
Buffalo Bills Win. Buffalo earns an A- for turning one third-rounder into a multi-year defensive starter plus useful depth. Green Bay earns a C because Peterson made the roster and contributed, but he never justified surrendering the extra fourth-round choice.