Atlanta moved up from No. 47 to No. 37 in the 2006 draft and…
Atlanta moved up from No. 47 to No. 37 in the 2006 draft and also received pick 139, selecting Jimmy Williams and Quinn Ojinnaka. Green Bay received picks 47, 93 and 148; No. 47 became Daryn Colledge, a five-year starter who helped the Packers win Super Bowl XLV. That sustained line value gave Green Bay the stronger return.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 2006 2nd round pick (37th overall, Jimmy Williams )
- pick 2006 5th round pick (139th overall, Quinn Ojinnaka)
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2006 2nd round pick (47th overall, Daryn Colledge)
- pick 2006 3rd round pick (93rd overall, subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Rams, Dominique Byrd )
- pick 2006 5th round pick (148th overall, Ingle Martin)
Trade Analysis
Why Atlanta Moved Up
The Falcons targeted defensive back Jimmy Williams and climbed from No. 47 to No. 37 to secure him. Atlanta also received pick No. 139 in the exchange. Green Bay chose quantity, taking Nos. 47, 93 and 148 and giving itself several ways to turn the move down into useful roster value.
What Green Bay Received
The centerpiece became Daryn Colledge at No. 47. Colledge started 76 games during five seasons with Green Bay and was the starting left guard for the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team. That level of durability and role stability is a strong return from a second-round selection. Green Bay later moved the 93rd pick, while No. 148 became quarterback Ingle Martin. The original record's duplicated aggregate listing is removed here so each received asset appears only once.
How Atlanta Fared
Atlanta used No. 37 on Jimmy Williams and No. 139 on Quinn Ojinnaka. Williams did not develop into the impact defensive back the Falcons hoped to secure with the move up. Ojinnaka provided some NFL depth, but the combined Atlanta return did not match the long run of starting offensive-line value Green Bay received from Colledge alone.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Draft trades are often judged by whether the club moving up gets enough from its targeted player to justify surrendering volume. Atlanta did not. Green Bay's move down preserved access to a quality starter and added extra opportunities, allowing the Packers to win without needing every acquired pick to hit.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win. Green Bay earns an A- because Colledge became a durable multi-year starter and championship contributor, providing the most important value in the transaction. Atlanta receives a C because Ojinnaka offered some depth, but Williams did not become the difference-maker needed to justify the move. The Packers' offensive-line payoff creates the clear edge.