Seattle sent the 147th pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay…
Seattle sent the 147th pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay for selections 165 and 203. The Seahawks used No. 165 on Chris Davis and later moved No. 203 to New Orleans, while Green Bay used No. 147 on James Lee. Neither team produced a notable long-term player directly from the exchange, and Seattle's later movement of No. 203 did not create a decisive advantage, leaving the original trade essentially even.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2003 5th round pick (165th overall, Chris Davis )
- pick 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall subsequently traded, Kareem Kelly )
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2003 5th round pick (147th overall, James Lee )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle and Green Bay made a late-round draft trade in 2003. The Packers received the 147th overall selection, while the Seahawks received picks 165 and 203. Green Bay used No. 147 on James Lee. Seattle used No. 165 on Chris Davis and later sent No. 203 to New Orleans in a separate transaction. That later move belongs in the value chain but should not be mistaken for additional compensation from Green Bay.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Seattle sent the 147th pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay for selections 165 and 203. The Seahawks used No. 165 on Chris Davis and later moved No. 203 to New Orleans, while Green Bay used No. 147 on James Lee. Neither team produced a notable long-term player directly from the exchange, and Seattle's later movement of No. 203 did not create a decisive advantage, leaving the original trade essentially even.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay moved picks 165 and 203 to Seattle for pick No. 147 in the 2003 draft. The Packers selected James Lee, while Seattle chose Chris Davis at 165 and later traded the 203rd pick onward. The direct player outcomes were limited on both sides, and the extra Seattle asset did not create enough downstream value to separate the teams. The exchange remains a fair, low-impact draft maneuver.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side found a meaningful long-term starter directly from the exchanged selections. Seattle's extra pick preserved some flexibility and was later moved, but that fact alone does not justify a strong edge without a superior downstream result. Green Bay obtained the earlier selection but did not convert it into substantial production. With low original stakes and modest realized outcomes, the teams finished close to the same value range.
Final Verdict
Both teams earn a C, producing an Even Trade. Seattle gained quantity and flexibility; Green Bay gained position. Neither translated that advantage into enough football production to separate the deal in hindsight. The exchange is best treated as a low-impact draft maneuver where both strategies were reasonable and neither side produced a meaningful long-term win.