Houston sent 2004 fifth-round No. 159 to Jacksonville and…

The Exchange

Jacksonville and Houston completed a late-round draft trade in 2004. The Jaguars received fifth-round No. 159 and selected Sean Bubin. The Texans received sixth-round No. 175 and seventh-round No. 210, which became Jammal Lord and Raheem Orr. The structure was straightforward: Jacksonville consolidated two later selections to move up sixteen spots, while Houston traded down and added another pick.

Houston Texans Return

Houston sent 2004 fifth-round No. 159 to Jacksonville and received sixth-round No. 175 plus seventh-round No. 210, selecting Jammal Lord and Raheem Orr. Jacksonville used No. 159 on Sean Bubin. Because none of the three players produced a durable team-specific payoff, the extra Houston selection did not create meaningful separation and the exchange remains even.

Jacksonville Jaguars Return

Jacksonville received 2004 fifth-round No. 159 Sean Bubin from Houston for sixth-round No. 175 Jammal Lord and seventh-round No. 210 Raheem Orr. The Jaguars consolidated two late picks to move up, but none of the three selections became a significant long-term NFL contributor. The limited realized value on both sides leaves the trade even.

Value in Hindsight

The trade offers a clean example of strategy and outcome diverging. Jacksonville paid to target one player, while Houston spread the same area of draft value across two prospects. Neither approach produced a meaningful NFL return. Because no player became a lasting contributor, the difference between one fifth-round choice and two later selections remained theoretical rather than decisive.

Final Verdict

Jacksonville and Houston each receive a C. Both approaches were reasonable, but neither team converted the picks into sustained value. With no standout player on either side, the trade is Even.