NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired 2003 4th round pick (128th overall, Bryant McNeal) and 2003 5th round pick (157th overall, Ben Claxton) from New England Patriots for 2003 4th round pick (120th overall, Asante Samuel). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

April 27, 2003 Denver BroncosNew England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

New England Patriots Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 2003 4th round pick (128th overall, Bryant McNeal) and 2003 5th round pick (157th overall, Ben Claxton) from New England Patriots for 2003 4th round pick (120th overall, Asante Samuel). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 2003 4th round pick (128th overall, Bryant McNeal) and 2003 5th round pick (157th overall, Ben Claxton) from New England Patriots for 2003 4th round pick (120th overall, Asante Samuel). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. New England Patriots received 2003 4th round pick (120th overall, Asante Samuel) and gave up 2003 4th round pick (128th overall, Bryant McNeal) and 2003 5th round pick (157th overall, Ben Claxton).