NFL Trade Verdict
Atlanta Falcons Win
Atlanta traded five picks to move up 21 spots for Julio Jones, who became a seven-time Pro Bowler and franchise receiving leader
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 2011 1st round pick (6th overall, Julio Jones )
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2011 1st round pick (26th overall subsequently traded, Jonathan Baldwin ), 2011 2nd round pick (59th overall, Greg Little ), 2011 4th round pick (118th overall subsequently traded, Jalil Brown ), 2011 4th round pick (124th overall, Owen Marecic )
- pick 2012 1st round pick (22nd overall, Brandon Weeden )
- pick 2011 1st round pick (26th overall subsequently traded, Jonathan Baldwin ), 2011 2nd round pick (59th overall, Greg Little ), 2011 4th round pick (118th overall subsequently traded, Jalil Brown ), 2011 4th round pick (124th overall, Owen Marecic ) and 2012 1st round pick (22nd overall, Brandon Weeden )
Trade Analysis
Cleveland received a bounty that yielded Greg Little, Owen Marecic, and Brandon Weeden – none became long-term starters Atlanta Falcons receives the edge because the recorded return carries stronger long-term football value than the package credited to Cleveland Browns.