Miami sent Carolina two seventh-round picks in 2003 to move…
Miami sent Carolina two seventh-round picks in 2003 to move up to No. 181 for linebacker Corey Jenkins. Jenkins never started an NFL game, but he appeared in all 16 games for Miami as a rookie and gave the Dolphins special-teams depth. Carolina selected Walter Young and Casey Moore; Young played seven games for the Panthers without a catch, while Moore did not become a regular-season contributor. Miami gained the slightly better return.
Carolina Panthers Received
- pick 2003 7th round pick (226th overall, Walter Young)
- pick 2003 7th round pick (247th overall, Casey Moore )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2003 6th round pick (181st overall, Corey Jenkins)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Miami wanted to move from the seventh round into the sixth in the 2003 draft and sent Carolina picks 226 and 247 for No. 181. The Dolphins used the earlier selection on Corey Jenkins, a former South Carolina quarterback who had converted to linebacker. Carolina preferred two late opportunities instead of one sixth-round choice.
What Miami Received
Jenkins was never a defensive starter, so the move did not produce a major hit. He did, however, appear in all 16 games for Miami as a rookie and contributed primarily on special teams. He later had a brief second stint with the Dolphins in 2004. For a sixth-round selection, that is limited but real roster value.
How Carolina’s Two Picks Fared
The Panthers selected wide receiver Walter Young at No. 226 and running back Casey Moore at No. 247. Young appeared in seven games for Carolina in 2003 but did not record a reception. Moore did not become a meaningful regular-season contributor. The extra lottery ticket therefore failed to create the quantity advantage Carolina hoped to gain by moving down.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Late-round trades should be graded with modest expectations. None of the three players became a starter, and the transaction did not materially change either franchise. Still, Miami received a full rookie season of active-roster and special-teams service from Jenkins, while Carolina’s two selections produced less combined value for the Panthers.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win, narrowly. Miami earns a B- because Jenkins supplied usable depth and special-teams snaps at a low acquisition cost. Carolina earns a C because moving down for two chances was reasonable, but neither Young nor Moore generated enough value to match even Miami’s modest return.