Miami moved up five spots in the sixth round and came away…
Miami moved up five spots in the sixth round and came away with Charles Clay, plus a seventh-round choice used on Frank Kearse. Clay became a versatile four-year starter and receiving weapon for the Dolphins before continuing a long NFL career. Green Bay's return produced Caleb Schlauderaff and Ryan Taylor, but neither matched Clay's sustained offensive value in Miami.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2011 6th round pick (179th overall, Caleb Schlauderaff)
- pick 2011 7th round pick (218th overall, Ryan Taylor )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2011 6th round pick (174th overall, Charles Clay)
- pick 2011 7th round pick (231st overall, Frank Kearse )
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Moved Up
Miami traded picks No. 179 and No. 218 to Green Bay for No. 174 and No. 231 late in the 2011 draft. The Dolphins used the higher selection on Tulsa H-back Charles Clay and the later choice on defensive lineman Frank Kearse. It was a small move in draft position, but it gave Miami access to a player with uncommon receiving versatility.
What Green Bay Received
The Packers selected guard Caleb Schlauderaff at No. 179 and tight end Ryan Taylor at No. 218. Schlauderaff did not stay long in Green Bay, while Taylor contributed mostly on special teams and as depth. Neither became a meaningful offensive building block for the Packers. The return was not empty, but it remained modest for two selections.
How Charles Clay Changed the Result
Clay became the trade's defining player. He appeared in 58 games for Miami, developed into a full-time offensive contributor and produced his best Dolphins season in 2013 with 69 catches, 759 receiving yards and six touchdowns. His ability to line up at tight end, H-back and fullback gave Miami several seasons of useful flexibility. He later extended his career with Buffalo and Arizona.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Late-round swaps often look interchangeable on draft night, but a productive starter can create a large hindsight gap. Miami did not surrender premium capital and still found a player who became part of its offensive core. Green Bay's selections never produced comparable team value.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win. Clay's four productive Miami seasons give the Dolphins a B+, while Green Bay's limited return lands at C. The margin is clear without making a modest late-round exchange look larger than it was.