Jacksonville traded picks 70 and 102 in the 2004 draft to…
Jacksonville traded picks 70 and 102 in the 2004 draft to Green Bay for pick 55, then selected Greg Jones. The fullback and running back became a durable Jaguars contributor, spending nine seasons with the franchise and starting regularly. Green Bay selected Joey Thomas at 70 and later moved the 102nd pick, but the Packers did not receive comparable sustained value from this specific package. Jacksonville wins the documented exchange.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2004 3rd round pick (70th overall, Joey Thomas )
- pick 2004 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Will Poole )
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2004 2nd round pick (55th overall, Greg Jones)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Jacksonville moved up in the 2004 draft by sending Green Bay picks 70 and 102 for the 55th overall selection. The Jaguars used No. 55 on Florida State running back and fullback Greg Jones. Green Bay selected cornerback Joey Thomas at No. 70 and later moved the 102nd choice in another draft-day transaction. The key point is that Jacksonville received No. 55, not No. 87.
Green Bay Packers Return
Thomas played 20 regular-season games for Green Bay across 2004 and 2005, including 14 as a rookie, but he did not become a long-term starter for the club. The 102nd selection retained trade value and was subsequently moved, giving Green Bay flexibility beyond Thomas. Even so, the direct player return from the two assets never matched the durability Jacksonville obtained at 55.
Jacksonville Jaguars Return
Jones became a fixture in Jacksonville. He played eight seasons for the Jaguars, appeared in more than 100 games for the franchise and filled multiple roles as a runner, lead-blocking fullback and short-yardage option. His career included 575 rushing yards in 2005 before he transitioned more fully into a fullback role. For a second-round selection, that is substantial longevity and lineup value.
Value in Hindsight
Green Bay's decision to move down was defensible because two picks can create more paths to value. Jacksonville, however, converted its move up into a player who remained useful for most of a decade. That sustained contribution outweighs Thomas' shorter Packers tenure and the secondary value of the later pick.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville earns a B+ and Green Bay a C. The Jaguars paid a real move-up cost, but Greg Jones delivered enough years of service to justify it. Green Bay acquired useful draft flexibility without turning it into an equivalent long-term return.