Baltimore moved up one spot from No. 13 to No. 12 in the 2006…
Baltimore moved up one spot from No. 13 to No. 12 in the 2006 draft and selected Haloti Ngata, sending Cleveland the 13th pick plus No. 181. The Browns landed Kamerion Wimbley and Babatunde Oshinowo. Wimbley became a productive edge defender, but Ngata developed into a five-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champion.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2006 1st round pick (12th overall, Haloti Ngata)
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2006 1st round pick (13th overall, Kamerion Wimbley )
- pick 2006 6th round pick (181st overall, Babatunde Oshinowo)
Trade Analysis
Why Baltimore Moved One Spot
The Ravens believed Haloti Ngata was worth securing and moved from No. 13 to No. 12, giving Cleveland the 181st pick to complete the swap. Because the teams were adjacent on the board, Baltimore paid a relatively small premium to remove the risk of losing its preferred defensive tackle. Cleveland accepted the extra selection and still had access to a top prospect.
What Baltimore Received
Ngata became one of the defining defenders of the Ravens' next era. He earned five Pro Bowl selections, was named first-team All-Pro twice and played a central role on the Super Bowl XLVII championship team. He combined unusual size, strength and movement skills, giving Baltimore elite interior play for years. For the price of a sixth-rounder, the Ravens secured a player who became a cornerstone.
How Cleveland Fared
The Browns selected Kamerion Wimbley at No. 13 and received immediate production. Wimbley recorded 11 sacks as a rookie and eventually played 140 NFL games with 53.5 career sacks. Cleveland therefore did not fail in the trade; it acquired a legitimate starting edge defender. The extra sixth-round pick became Babatunde Oshinowo, whose impact was limited, so most of Cleveland's value came from Wimbley.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This deal shows why outcome matters beyond simple pick-value charts. Cleveland made a defensible move and landed a good player, yet Baltimore's evaluation was exceptional. The Ravens identified a future elite defender and paid little to guarantee the selection.
Final Verdict
Baltimore Ravens Win. Baltimore earns an A+ because Ngata became a decorated franchise pillar and champion for a minimal move-up premium. Cleveland receives a B- because Wimbley was a productive starter with a long career, preventing this from being a bad Browns transaction. Ngata's higher peak, longevity in Baltimore and postseason importance still create decisive separation.