Washington moved from pick No. 208 to Nos. 229 and 231,…
Washington moved from pick No. 208 to Nos. 229 and 231, selecting Erik Cook and Selvish Capers. New England used No. 208 on Thomas Welch. None of the three linemen became a meaningful long-term contributor for the team that drafted him. The Patriots received one slightly earlier shot while Washington received two later shots, but the resulting NFL value was too small to separate the sides.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2010 7th round pick (208th overall, Thomas Welch )
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2010 7th round pick (229th overall, Erik Cook)
- pick 2010 7th round pick (231st overall, Selvish Capers )
Trade Analysis
Why the Teams Swapped Late Picks
Washington and New England made a pure seventh-round value exchange in the 2010 draft. The Commanders sent pick No. 208 to the Patriots for Nos. 229 and 231. There was no veteran player, future premium or meaningful salary component involved. The transaction was simply a choice between one earlier developmental opportunity and two later ones.
What Washington Received
Washington selected center Erik Cook at No. 229 and tackle Selvish Capers at No. 231. Cook spent time with the organization and appeared in a small number of games, while Capers did not become a regular contributor for Washington. The two-player approach gave the club more chances, but neither selection developed into a long-term starter or a player who materially changed the roster.
What New England Received
The Patriots used No. 208 on offensive tackle Thomas Welch. Welch also had a limited stay with New England and did not establish himself as a regular starter. He later appeared for other clubs, but those later stops do not create Patriots value. New England effectively traded quantity for a slightly earlier choice and received only modest direct production.
How the Value Compares
Late seventh-round picks carry low expectations, so the absence of a major contributor is not a major organizational failure. Washington’s two selections did not outperform New England’s one by enough to matter, and the Patriots’ earlier slot did not produce a clear advantage either.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Both teams receive a C-. Washington gained two shots, New England gained the better single draft position, and neither side converted the exchange into meaningful sustained value. The transaction is best remembered as a low-impact late-round reshuffle.