Miami moved down five spots in the second round and added a…
Miami moved down five spots in the second round and added a fifth-rounder, selecting Sean Smith at No. 61 and Chris Clemons at No. 165. Smith became a four-year starting corner for the Dolphins, while Clemons developed into a regular starter at safety. Indianapolis got useful defensive tackle Fili Moala at No. 56, but Miami created more total starting value from the two-player return.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2009 2nd round pick (56th overall, Fili Moala)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2009 2nd round pick (61st overall, Sean Smith)
- pick 2009 5th round pick (165th overall, Chris Clemons )
Trade Analysis
Why Indianapolis Moved Up
The Colts saw Fili Moala slipping toward the end of the second round in 2009 and moved from No. 61 to No. 56 to secure him, sending Miami pick No. 165 as the premium. Indianapolis wanted a disruptive interior defender for a team already built to contend around Peyton Manning.
What Miami Received
Miami selected cornerback Sean Smith at No. 61 and safety Chris Clemons at No. 165. Smith started immediately and became a regular outside corner during four Dolphins seasons. Clemons developed more gradually but ultimately became a multi-year starter in the secondary. Together, the two selections gave Miami several seasons of starting defensive-back play from a modest five-slot move down.
What Indianapolis Received
Moala also became a legitimate NFL contributor. He spent six seasons with Indianapolis, appeared in 64 regular-season games and made 45 starts. He was part of the 2009 AFC championship roster and offered useful interior-line depth and starting snaps. That keeps the Colts' side firmly respectable rather than making this a one-sided trade.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The difference is quantity without sacrificing quality. Miami moved back only five places, still landed a starting corner and gained another pick that became a starting safety. Indianapolis got the player it targeted, but the fifth-round premium became meaningful additional value.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win. Miami earns a B for turning the move-down into two multi-year starters. Indianapolis receives a B- because Moala was a useful six-year Colt. The gap is real but narrow: both teams received credible defensive contributors.