Detroit traded picks No. 66 and No. 176 to Miami for No. 64…
Detroit traded picks No. 66 and No. 176 to Miami for No. 64 and selected running back Kevin Smith. Smith gave the Lions 2,346 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns across five seasons. Miami selected defensive end Kendall Langford, who became a durable four-year starter, plus Jalen Parmele. Both sides received real value, but Langford's sustained starting role gives the Dolphins a narrow edge.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2008 3rd round pick (64th overall, Kevin Smith)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2008 3rd round pick (66th overall, Kendall Langford )
- pick 2008 6th round pick (176th overall, Jalen Parmele)
Trade Analysis
Why Detroit Moved Up
The Lions sent Miami the 66th and 176th picks for No. 64 in the 2008 draft and selected UCF running back Kevin Smith. Detroit wanted a featured back and was willing to pay a sixth-round premium to move only two spots. Miami preferred the extra selection and still expected to find a defensive player it liked at No. 66.
What Kevin Smith Gave Detroit
Smith immediately became Detroit's primary runner. As a rookie he rushed for 976 yards, caught 39 passes for 286 yards and scored eight rushing touchdowns. Injuries limited his ability to build consistently on that start, but he remained with Detroit for five seasons and finished his Lions tenure with 2,346 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns.
What Miami Received
Miami selected Kendall Langford at No. 66 and Jalen Parmele at No. 176. Parmele did not become a meaningful Dolphins contributor, but Langford was a strong result. He stepped directly into the defensive-line rotation, started regularly and appeared in all 64 games during his four Miami seasons, supplying steady run defense, interior versatility and unusual durability.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Both clubs got what they were seeking. Detroit found a productive running back whose career was constrained more by health than ability. Miami moved down only two positions and found a durable defensive starter, making the sixth-round addition essentially an extra opportunity. The trade is close because neither side wasted its principal asset.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win. Miami earns a B+ because Langford supplied four full seasons of dependable starting-line value after a move down. Detroit receives a B because Smith produced meaningful offense and a strong rookie season. The margin is narrow, but Langford's uninterrupted availability and sustained starting role give Miami the edge.