NFL Trade Verdict

Dallas Cowboys Win

Seattle moved down from #25 to #28 in the 2008 draft, selecting DE Lawrence Jackson and adding later picks. The extra picks made the value chart reasonable, but the outcome was ordinary. Jackson had flashes without becoming the front-line pass rusher Seattle hoped for, while the added selections produced role-player value at best. This is a major row because it involved first-round capital, but the grade should be read as process-positive rather than outcome-great.

April 26, 2008 Seattle SeahawksDallas Cowboys Confidence: high Tier: major

Seattle Seahawks Received

Dallas Cowboys Received

Trade Summary

Seattle moved down from #25 to #28 in the 2008 draft, selecting DE Lawrence Jackson and adding later picks. The extra picks made the value chart reasonable, but the outcome was ordinary. Jackson had flashes without becoming the front-line pass rusher Seattle hoped for, while the added selections produced role-player value at best. This is a major row because it involved first-round capital, but the grade should be read as process-positive rather than outcome-great.

Trade Analysis

Seattle moved down from #25 to #28 in the 2008 draft, selecting DE Lawrence Jackson and adding later picks. The extra picks made the value chart reasonable, but the outcome was ordinary. Jackson had flashes without becoming the front-line pass rusher Seattle hoped for, while the added selections produced role-player value at best. This is a major row because it involved first-round capital, but the grade should be read as process-positive rather than outcome-great. The partner surrendered premium draft value to secure its preferred player or slot.