Jacksonville sent the 108th pick to Oakland for veteran…
Jacksonville sent the 108th pick to Oakland for veteran linebacker Kirk Morrison and pick No. 153, then used the fifth-rounder on Austen Lane. Morrison started all 16 games in 2010, while Lane developed into a multi-year defensive-line contributor. Oakland’s Jacoby Ford was an explosive receiver and returner, including three kickoff-return touchdowns as a rookie, making this a competitive trade that Jacksonville wins narrowly.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2010 4th round pick (108th overall, Jacoby Ford)
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- player Kirk Morrison
- pick 2010 5th round pick (153rd overall, Austen Lane )
Trade Analysis
Why Jacksonville Wanted Morrison
Jacksonville entered the 2010 draft looking for help at middle linebacker and found an established starter instead of a rookie. The Jaguars sent pick No. 108 to Oakland for Kirk Morrison and pick No. 153. Morrison had started 79 consecutive games for the Raiders and stepped directly into Jacksonville’s lineup, giving the Jaguars an experienced defender without sacrificing their entire middle-round return.
What the Jaguars Received
Morrison started all 16 games in 2010 and finished with 89 combined tackles. Jacksonville used the accompanying fifth-round choice on defensive end Austen Lane, who developed into a rotational lineman and made starts during his Jaguars tenure. Neither player became a franchise cornerstone, but the club acquired one immediate starter and another multi-year contributor from a single fourth-round selection.
What Oakland Received
The Raiders used No. 108 on Clemson receiver Jacoby Ford, and his rookie season was memorable. Ford provided vertical speed and became a dangerous returner, setting a franchise record with three kickoff-return touchdowns in 2010. His offensive career in Oakland was disrupted by injuries, but he still produced explosive plays as a receiver, runner and return specialist. That makes Oakland’s side a good return rather than a failed trade.
How the Value Compares
Ford had the highest single-game explosiveness in the deal, while Jacksonville accumulated more total role value from two players. Morrison immediately solved a need, and Lane extended the return beyond one season. The comparison is close because Ford’s special-teams impact was significant.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville Jaguars Win. The Jaguars earn a B for turning one fourth-rounder into two contributors. Oakland receives a B- because Ford was a legitimate playmaker and return weapon. Jacksonville’s two-player return creates only a small hindsight advantage.