Pittsburgh moved down seven spots in the fourth round of the…
Pittsburgh moved down seven spots in the fourth round of the 2008 draft, sending No. 123 to the Giants and receiving Nos. 130 and 194. Pittsburgh used those selections on tackle Tony Hills and safety Ryan Mundy, while New York drafted linebacker Bryan Kehl. None became a franchise-level player, leaving the exchange close to even in hindsight.
New York Giants Received
- pick 2008 4th round pick (123rd overall, Bryan Kehl)
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 2008 4th round pick (130th overall, Tony Hills)
- pick 2008 6th round pick (194th overall, Ryan Mundy )
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
On April 27, 2008, New York wanted to move up seven places in the fourth round. Pittsburgh sent the No. 123 selection to the Giants and received No. 130 plus a sixth-round choice, No. 194. The transaction let the Giants target a specific linebacker while giving the Steelers an extra draft swing without moving far down the board.
What Pittsburgh Received
Pittsburgh used No. 130 on Texas tackle Tony Hills and No. 194 on West Virginia safety Ryan Mundy. Hills never became a regular starter for the Steelers, so the fourth-round portion of the return produced limited value. Mundy was more useful. He developed into a reserve safety and special-teams contributor, appeared in multiple seasons for Pittsburgh, and later found additional starting work elsewhere in the league.
What New York Received
The Giants used No. 123 on BYU linebacker Bryan Kehl. He made New York's roster and contributed as a reserve and special-teams player, but his Giants tenure was brief. He did not become the kind of long-term starter that would clearly justify paying an extra sixth-round selection to move up seven places.
How the Value Aged
The Steelers gained two opportunities and extracted the most durable Pittsburgh contribution from Mundy, but neither Hills nor Mundy became a major impact player. New York got the player it targeted, yet Kehl's limited stay prevented the move-up from producing a clear surplus. The extra selection gave Pittsburgh a small structural advantage, while the realized football value remained modest on both sides.
Final Verdict
This stays an Even Trade with C grades for both teams. Pittsburgh's extra pick created a little more optionality, but the eventual player outcomes were too limited to establish a meaningful winner.