Kansas City and New York exchanged fifth- and sixth-round…
Kansas City and New York exchanged fifth- and sixth-round positions during the 2003 draft. The Chiefs received Nos. 153 and 189, selecting Jordan Black and Jimmy Wilkerson; the Jets received Nos. 150 and 200, selecting Matt Walters and Brooks Bollinger. Black and Wilkerson combined for long NFL careers and substantial Chiefs service, giving Kansas City a stronger return than New York received from its two selections.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2003 fifth-round pick (No. 153, Jordan Black )
- pick 2003 sixth-round pick (No. 189, Jimmy Wilkerson )
New York Jets Received
- pick 2003 fifth-round pick (No. 150, Matt Walters )
- pick 2003 sixth-round pick (No. 200, Brooks Bollinger )
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
On April 27, 2003, Kansas City and the Jets swapped two pairs of middle-round selections. The Chiefs received No. 153 in the fifth round and No. 189 in the sixth. New York received No. 150 and No. 200. Kansas City selected offensive lineman Jordan Black and defensive lineman Jimmy Wilkerson; the Jets selected safety Matt Walters and quarterback Brooks Bollinger.
Kansas City's Two Contributors
Black became a useful swing tackle and spent multiple seasons with the Chiefs before continuing his NFL career elsewhere. Wilkerson also developed into a durable defensive lineman. Kansas City's 2003 draft record shows long professional careers for both players, with Black appearing in 94 NFL games and Wilkerson in 119. That is strong aggregate yield from a fifth- and sixth-round pair.
What New York Received
Bollinger became the more useful Jets selection, serving as a reserve quarterback and making several starts when injuries created a need. Walters had a much shorter impact. The Jets therefore received real depth from the exchange, but not the same combination of longevity and two-player usefulness.
How the Value Aged
The picks were close enough in position that neither club paid a dramatic premium. Hindsight is driven almost entirely by player outcomes. Kansas City emerged with two players who survived for many seasons in the league, while New York's pair produced a smaller cumulative return.
Final Verdict
Kansas City earns an A- for turning Nos. 153 and 189 into two durable NFL contributors. The Jets get a C+ because Bollinger supplied useful backup value but the overall pair was lighter. The Chiefs win on depth and longevity.
Jordan Black and Jimmy Wilkerson became durable NFL contributors and supplied substantial Kansas City service, while Matt Walters and Brooks Bollinger produced a much narrower return for the Jets.