Denver moved picks No. 149 and No. 185 to Baltimore for No.…
Denver moved picks No. 149 and No. 185 to Baltimore for No. 141, using the higher selection on wide receiver Kenny McKinley. Baltimore turned the two incoming choices into Davon Drew and Cedric Peerman. None became a major starter for the acquiring club, but Peerman built a lengthy NFL career as a reserve and special-teams contributor. Baltimore's two-player return created slightly more durable value than Denver's move-up.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2009 5th round pick (141st overall, Kenny McKinley )
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2009 5th round pick (149th overall, Davon Drew )
- pick 2009 6th round pick (185th overall, Cedric Peerman )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Denver traded picks No. 149 and No. 185 to Baltimore during the 2009 draft in exchange for No. 141. The Broncos selected wide receiver Kenny McKinley. Baltimore used the acquired selections on tight end Davon Drew and running back Cedric Peerman. The transaction was a small move-up, with Denver giving the Ravens an extra sixth-round swing.
Denver Broncos Return
McKinley joined Denver as a fifth-round receiver and return option. His Broncos career was brief and did not develop into a sustained offensive role. That left Denver without the kind of production normally needed to justify surrendering two selections for one slightly earlier pick. The move itself was not costly in premium capital, but its realized value was limited.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Drew did not become a significant Ravens contributor, so Baltimore did not immediately capitalize on both opportunities. Peerman, however, built a lengthy NFL career as a reserve runner and special-teams player, mostly after leaving Baltimore. That reduces the direct benefit to the Ravens, but it still demonstrates that the acquired draft capital produced a player with legitimate league staying power.
Value in Hindsight
The gap is modest because neither team found a cornerstone and much of Peerman's value came elsewhere. Still, Baltimore received two chances and one of those players carved out a durable career. Denver concentrated its resources in McKinley and received little long-term production. The extra selection is enough to swing the comparison.
Final Verdict
Baltimore earns a B- and Denver a C. The Ravens' advantage is limited rather than dramatic, but the two-pick return and Peerman's career give Baltimore the better overall outcome.