NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Joe Flacco at 18 delivered the franchise's second Lombardi (Super Bowl XLVII MVP) and 11 years of stability. Cost was steep – picks became Duane Brown (future Hall of Fame LT) and Steve Slaton (1,200-yard rookie) – but the ring tilts it Baltimore.

April 26, 2008 Baltimore Ravens - Houston Texans Confidence: high Tier: standard

Baltimore Ravens Received

pick 2008 1st round pick (18th overall, Joe Flacco )

Houston Texans Received

pick 2008 1st round pick (26th overall, Duane Brown ), 2008 3rd round pick (89th overall, Steve Slaton ) and 2008 6th round pick (173rd overall, Dominique Barber )

Baltimore Ravens

Houston Texans

Trade Analysis

Houston built a perennial Pro Bowl left tackle in Duane Brown (5× Pro Bowl, 14 seasons) plus a one-year wonder at RB. Excellent return, but no championship.