Atlanta moved up and selected cornerback Dominique Franks at…
Atlanta moved up and selected cornerback Dominique Franks at No. 135. Franks spent four seasons with the Falcons, appeared in 48 games, made four starts, and intercepted three passes. That was useful depth and special-teams value from a fifth-round selection. The return was solid, but it did not equal the long-term defensive contribution Los Angeles received from Eugene Sims.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 2010 5th round pick (135th overall, Dominique Franks )
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2010 5th round pick (149th overall, Hall Davis )
- pick 2010 6th round pick (189th overall, Eugene Sims )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2010-04-24, Atlanta Falcons received 2010 5th round pick (135th overall, Dominique Franks), while Los Angeles Rams received 2010 5th round pick (149th overall, Hall Davis); 2010 6th round pick (189th overall, Eugene Sims). The evaluation follows the football value actually created by the consideration each club controlled. When an acquired pick was later moved again, that later transaction is treated separately rather than automatically credited as player production from this exchange.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta moved up and selected cornerback Dominique Franks at No. 135. Franks spent four seasons with the Falcons, appeared in 48 games, made four starts, and intercepted three passes. That was useful depth and special-teams value from a fifth-round selection. The return was solid, but it did not equal the long-term defensive contribution Los Angeles received from Eugene Sims.
Los Angeles Rams Return
The Rams received the selections used on Hall Davis and Eugene Sims. Davis did not become a meaningful contributor, but Sims developed into a seven-season Rams defender who appeared in 99 games, started 20, and recorded 12 sacks. That sustained role created substantially more aggregate value than Atlanta received from Dominique Franks and makes Los Angeles the clear winner.
Value in Hindsight
Atlanta moved up for Dominique Franks, who gave the Falcons four seasons, 48 games, four starts, and three interceptions. The Rams received Hall Davis plus Eugene Sims. Davis did not become a Rams contributor, but Sims stayed seven seasons, appeared in 99 games, started 20, and recorded 12 sacks. Sims' sustained defensive role creates clear Los Angeles separation. The comparison emphasizes direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and retained draft value without overstating later transactions that required additional consideration.
Final Verdict
Atlanta Falcons receives a C+ and Los Angeles Rams receives a B+. The verdict is Los Angeles Rams Win. The grade spread reflects the scale of the original transaction and the difference in realized football value, while still giving credit for legitimate depth, draft capital, and short-term service.