Miami moved up 12 spots in the sixth round of the 2004 draft…
Miami moved up 12 spots in the sixth round of the 2004 draft for guard-center Rex Hadnot, sending Atlanta picks No. 186 and No. 219. Hadnot became a four-year Dolphins lineman who appeared in 62 games and started 55. Atlanta selected Etric Pruitt and Quincy Wilson, who combined for only a handful of regular-season appearances with the Falcons. Miami turned a small move up into a durable starter and won decisively.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 2004 6th round pick (186th overall, Etric Pruitt)
- pick 2004 7th round pick (219th overall, Quincy Wilson )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2004 6th round pick (174th overall, Rex Hadnot)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Miami wanted to move up in the sixth round of the 2004 draft and targeted Houston offensive lineman Rex Hadnot. The Dolphins sent Atlanta picks No. 186 and No. 219 for No. 174. The Falcons gained an extra selection and only moved down 12 spots, a reasonable trade-down structure if the added pick could produce useful depth.
What the Returns Produced
Miami selected Hadnot, who immediately worked his way into the lineup. He appeared in 14 games with seven starts as a rookie, then started all 16 games in each of the next three seasons. Across four years with the Dolphins he played 62 games and started 55, lining up at both guard and center. Atlanta used No. 186 on defensive back Etric Pruitt and No. 219 on running back Quincy Wilson. Pruitt appeared in three games for the Falcons, while Wilson's NFL career totaled only four games.
How the Value Developed
The transaction became lopsided because Miami found a legitimate multi-year starter deep in the draft. Hadnot's 55 starts gave the Dolphins stability at two interior-line positions and far exceeded the normal expectation for a sixth-round pick. Atlanta's two selections did not create enough roster value to offset the move down, even though acquiring an additional pick was sensible process at the time.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Late-round trades are often decided by one club identifying a player who beats the odds. Miami did exactly that. The Dolphins sacrificed quantity for a specific prospect, and Hadnot's four seasons as a regular starter made the gamble worthwhile.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win is the best fit. Miami earns a B+ for obtaining 55 starts from Hadnot at a minimal move-up cost, while Atlanta earns a D because neither Pruitt nor Wilson developed into a meaningful contributor for the Falcons.