NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired 2009 6th round pick (174th overall, Tom Brandstater) from Detroit Lions for 2009 7th round pick (235th overall, Zack Follett) and 2010 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Cam Thomas). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

April 26, 2009 Denver BroncosDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

Detroit Lions Received

  • pick 2009 7th round pick (235th overall, Zack Follett ) and 2010 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Cam Thomas )

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 2009 6th round pick (174th overall, Tom Brandstater) from Detroit Lions for 2009 7th round pick (235th overall, Zack Follett) and 2010 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Cam Thomas). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 2009 6th round pick (174th overall, Tom Brandstater) from Detroit Lions for 2009 7th round pick (235th overall, Zack Follett) and 2010 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Cam Thomas). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. Detroit Lions received 2009 7th round pick (235th overall, Zack Follett) and 2010 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Cam Thomas) and gave up 2009 6th round pick (174th overall, Tom Brandstater).