The original record mislabeled this as a third-round…
The original record mislabeled this as a third-round exchange. Miami actually sent the 237th pick in 2009 to Kansas City for the Chiefs' 2010 seventh-rounder, No. 212. Kansas City selected tight end Jake O'Connell, who appeared in 35 games and made eight starts over four seasons. Miami selected Chris McCoy a year later, but he never appeared in a regular-season NFL game.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2009 7th round pick (237th overall, Jake O'Connell)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2010 7th round pick (212th overall, Chris McCoy)
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Was
This record needs a package correction before it can be judged. Miami did not send Kansas City a third-round pick. The Dolphins' own media guide and Chiefs draft history show that Miami traded the 237th pick in the 2009 seventh round to Kansas City for the Chiefs' 2010 seventh-round choice, which became No. 212.
What Kansas City Received
Kansas City used No. 237 on Miami of Ohio tight end Jake O'Connell. He was not a high-volume receiver, but he stayed with the Chiefs for four seasons, appeared in 35 games and made eight starts. O'Connell caught 15 passes for 108 yards and also filled blocking and depth roles. That is useful seventh-round roster value.
What Miami Received
The future selection became No. 212 in 2010. Miami used it on Middle Tennessee State edge defender Chris McCoy. McCoy did not appear in a regular-season NFL game. He spent time with several organizations and later played in the CFL, but the Dolphins did not receive meaningful regular-season production from the deferred pick.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The corrected round and exact pick numbers completely change the shape of the record. This was a simple seventh-round time swap, not a wildly lopsided exchange of a third for a seventh. Once corrected, the evaluation becomes straightforward.
Final Verdict
Kansas City Chiefs Win. The Chiefs earn a B- because O'Connell supplied four seasons of reserve and spot-starting value. Miami receives a D+ because Chris McCoy never reached regular-season production. The trade was small, but Kansas City clearly got more from it.