Jacksonville received Alvin Pearman and Chad Owens. Pearman…
Jacksonville received Alvin Pearman and Chad Owens. Pearman supplied backfield and return depth, while Owens had only a brief Jaguars tenure before continuing his career elsewhere. The two selections created some roster value but never produced a long-term starter or impact player. That limited return is difficult to match against Kerry Rhodes, who became an immediate and durable fixture in New York's secondary.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2005 4th round pick (127th overall, Alvin Pearman )
- pick 2005 6th round pick (185th overall, Chad Owens )
New York Jets Received
- pick 2005 4th round pick (123rd overall, Kerry Rhodes )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2005-04-24, Jacksonville Jaguars received 2005 4th round pick (127th overall, Alvin Pearman); 2005 6th round pick (185th overall, Chad Owens), while New York Jets received 2005 4th round pick (123rd overall, Kerry Rhodes). The evaluation follows the football value actually created by the consideration each club controlled. When an acquired pick was later moved again, that later transaction is treated as provenance rather than automatically credited as player value from this original exchange.
Jacksonville Jaguars Return
Jacksonville received Alvin Pearman and Chad Owens. Pearman supplied backfield and return depth, while Owens had only a brief Jaguars tenure before continuing his career elsewhere. The two selections created some roster value but never produced a long-term starter or impact player. That limited return is difficult to match against Kerry Rhodes, who became an immediate and durable fixture in New York's secondary.
New York Jets Return
New York used the acquired fourth-round pick on Kerry Rhodes, who became a five-year starter and one of the Jets' most productive defensive backs of the period. Rhodes recorded 15 interceptions during his Jets tenure and handled a major role in the secondary from the beginning. His durability, playmaking, and sustained starting responsibility made the trade a significant success for New York.
Value in Hindsight
Jacksonville received Alvin Pearman and Chad Owens, neither of whom approached long-term starter value for the Jaguars. New York used No. 123 on Kerry Rhodes, who became a five-year Jets starter and produced 15 interceptions during that tenure. Rhodes' durability and defensive impact give the Jets decisive separation from Jacksonville's two-player return. The comparison therefore emphasizes direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and the practical value of retained draft capital without inflating downstream transactions that required separate consideration.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville Jaguars receives a C and New York Jets receives a A-. The verdict is New York Jets Win. The grade spread reflects both the scale of the original transaction and the difference in realized football value, while avoiding exaggerated penalties for modest late-round deals.