San Diego made a major move up to No. 12 for running back…
San Diego made a major move up to No. 12 for running back Ryan Mathews while also receiving picks No. 110 and No. 173. Miami moved down to No. 28, added No. 40 and No. 126, and received linebacker Tim Dobbins. Mathews produced two 1,000-yard seasons for the Chargers, while Jared Odrick and Koa Misi became multiyear Miami defenders. Darrell Stuckey added Pro Bowl special-teams value, leaving both sides with substantial returns.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 2010 1st round pick (12th overall, Ryan Mathews )
- pick 2010 4th round pick (110th overall, Darrell Stuckey )
- pick 2010 6th round pick (173rd overall, subsequently traded; Anthony Dixon provenance)
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Tim Dobbins
- pick 2010 1st round pick (28th overall, Jared Odrick )
- pick 2010 2nd round pick (40th overall, Koa Misi )
- pick 2010 4th round pick (126th overall, subsequently traded; Akwasi Owusu-Ansah provenance)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
San Diego moved aggressively in the 2010 first round, acquiring picks No. 12, No. 110 and No. 173 from Miami. The Dolphins received linebacker Tim Dobbins plus selections No. 28, No. 40 and No. 126. The Chargers used No. 12 on Ryan Mathews and No. 110 on Darrell Stuckey; Miami used its top two choices on Jared Odrick and Koa Misi.
San Diego Chargers Return
Mathews never became the fully reliable franchise back San Diego hoped for, but he was productive. He topped 1,000 rushing yards in both 2011 and 2013 and averaged 4.4 yards per carry across his career. Stuckey became a long-tenured special-teams leader, earned Pro Bowl recognition and spent seven seasons with the Chargers. Those two players gave San Diego substantial value from the move.
Miami Dolphins Return
Miami chose volume and defense. Odrick became a regular lineman and produced 23 career sacks, while Misi spent seven seasons with the Dolphins and accumulated consistent linebacker production. Dobbins added another veteran piece, and the fourth-round selection provided additional flexibility before moving again. Miami did not land the marquee offensive name, but it built multiple defensive roles from the package.
Value in Hindsight
The trade aged better for both sides than a simple move-up chart might suggest. San Diego concentrated value into Mathews and still found Stuckey later in the deal. Miami spread the return across several assets and received years of defensive snaps from Odrick and Misi. Neither side produced a true franchise superstar, but both extracted multiple useful seasons.
Final Verdict
Both teams earn a B+. San Diego got the best offensive player in Mathews plus an excellent special-teams contributor. Miami countered with two durable defensive pieces and extra depth. The different strategies produced comparable overall value, making this one of the stronger true draws in the set.