Tampa Bay moved from No. 120 to No. 117 for defensive end…
Tampa Bay moved from No. 120 to No. 117 for defensive end Kyle Moore, sending Dallas a seventh-round pick as the premium. Moore appeared in 15 games for the Buccaneers and started seven in 2010. Dallas selected Brandon Williams and Manuel Johnson; neither became a meaningful Cowboys contributor. The return was modest on both sides, but Tampa received more actual playing value from the player it targeted.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 2009 4th round pick (120th overall, Brandon Williams )
- pick 2009 7th round pick (229th overall, Manuel Johnson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2009 4th round pick (117th overall, Kyle Moore)
Trade Analysis
Why Tampa Bay Moved Up
The Buccaneers were scheduled to pick 120th in the fourth round of the 2009 draft but wanted USC defensive end Kyle Moore. Tampa Bay sent Dallas No. 120 and No. 229 for No. 117, paying a seventh-rounder to move three spots and secure a defensive-line prospect the club did not want to risk losing.
What Tampa Bay Received
Moore appeared in eight games as a rookie and seven more in 2010. He started all seven of those 2010 appearances, recording 17 tackles that season. He did not become the long-term pass rusher Tampa Bay hoped for and later continued his career in Buffalo, but the Buccaneers still received a stretch of legitimate defensive snaps and starts.
What Dallas Received
Dallas selected Texas Tech edge defender Brandon Williams at No. 120 and Oklahoma receiver Manuel Johnson at No. 229. Neither became a sustained Cowboys contributor. Johnson appeared in two games and caught one pass in 2010. Williams did not provide comparable regular-season production for Dallas. The extra pick therefore failed to turn the move-down into a meaningful roster advantage.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The scale should remain modest. Tampa Bay did not find a star, and spending an extra seventh-rounder for Moore did not produce a long-term starter. Still, hindsight favors the team that actually received useful playing time.
Final Verdict
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win. Tampa earns a C+ for 15 games and seven starts from Moore. Dallas receives a D+ because its two selections created almost no Cowboys playing value.