Cleveland received 2004 Nos. 59 Sean Jones and 161 Amon…

The Exchange

Cleveland and Indianapolis completed a five-pick trade during the 2004 NFL Draft. The Browns received second-round No. 59 and fifth-round No. 161, selecting Sean Jones and Amon Gordon. The Colts received third-round No. 68, fifth-round No. 141 and sixth-round No. 173, which became Ben Hartsock, Jake Scott and Von Hutchins. The transaction is best judged by those five direct selections. Cleveland Browns Return Sean Jones gave Cleveland real value. He developed into a productive safety, started extensively and became the clear centerpiece of the Browns' side. Amon Gordon added less, so most of Cleveland's argument rests on Jones' defensive contribution. Landing a useful multi-year starter with the top pick in the package prevents the Browns from grading poorly even though they surrendered three selections to acquire two. Indianapolis Colts Return Indianapolis spread its return across three players. Jake Scott became the most important of them, developing into a durable starting offensive lineman during the Peyton Manning era and contributing to a championship roster. Ben Hartsock supplied tight-end depth and Von Hutchins added defensive-back value. The Colts therefore converted the move down into several usable players, including the strongest long-term team-specific contributor in the deal. Value in Hindsight Jones made the trade competitive for Cleveland, but Scott's sustained starting role gives Indianapolis the separation. The Colts also received two additional players, so their value did not depend on a single hit. Cleveland's second selection did not create enough extra return to offset the broader and more durable Indianapolis package. Final Verdict Indianapolis earns a B and Cleveland a C. Sean Jones was a worthwhile Browns acquisition, but Jake Scott's long tenure and the Colts' additional depth make their side stronger in hindsight. Indianapolis wins the trade.