Jacksonville sent the 86th pick to Baltimore for Nos. 101,…
Jacksonville sent the 86th pick to Baltimore for Nos. 101, 166 and 203, giving the Ravens the selection they used on guard Marshal Yanda. The Jaguars turned the later picks into punter Adam Podlesh, defensive tackle Derek Landri and, after another move, safety Daren Stone. Podlesh and Landri supplied useful service, but Yanda's eight Pro Bowls and championship career made Baltimore the overwhelming winner.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2007 3rd round pick (86th overall, Marshal Yanda )
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2007 4th round pick (101st overall, Adam Podlesh )
- pick 2007 5th round pick (166th overall, Derek Landri)
- pick 2007 6th round pick (203rd overall subsequently traded, Daren Stone )
Trade Analysis
Baltimore's decision to climb into the middle of the third round for Marshal Yanda became one of the defining draft moves in franchise history. The Ravens acquired No. 86 from Jacksonville and selected the Iowa offensive lineman, while the Jaguars received Nos. 101, 166 and 203. Jacksonville turned the first two selections into punter Adam Podlesh and defensive tackle Derek Landri; the final choice was moved again before ultimately being used on safety Daren Stone.
The Jaguars did not come away empty-handed. Podlesh handled their punting job for four seasons and was a legitimate starting specialist, while Landri became a useful interior defender who appeared in 35 games for Jacksonville. For three later-round selections, that is credible roster value. The problem is the player Baltimore chose with the pick it acquired. Yanda developed from a versatile young lineman into one of the best guards of his generation. He started 166 regular-season games for Baltimore, earned eight Pro Bowl selections and seven All-Pro honors, and was a core member of the team that won Super Bowl XLVII.
Yanda's value went beyond longevity. He remained an elite lineman through multiple offensive systems, helped stabilize lines around changing quarterbacks and running backs, and became one of the organizational standards for toughness and preparation. The Ravens eventually placed him in their Ring of Honor, and his career profile puts him among the most accomplished offensive linemen of the 2007 class.
Jacksonville's B-minus reflects the fact that Podlesh and Landri were real NFL contributors rather than wasted choices. In many trade-downs, that return would be perfectly acceptable. But transaction grades are comparative. Baltimore used one acquired pick to secure more than a decade of elite play at guard, including championship-level performance, while Jacksonville's three selections produced role-player value. When a team moves up and lands a player of Yanda's stature, the extra capital becomes a bargain. Baltimore earns an A-plus and a decisive win.