Green Bay traded picks No. 90 and No. 163 to New England for…
Green Bay traded picks No. 90 and No. 163 to New England for No. 62 and selected Casey Hayward. Hayward intercepted six passes as a rookie and became a high-level Packers defensive back before later earning Pro Bowls elsewhere. New England selected Jake Bequette and then flipped No. 163 for Nate Ebner, Alfonzo Dennard and Jeremy Ebert. The Patriots recovered useful depth, but Hayward was the best direct outcome.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2012 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Casey Hayward)
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2012 3rd round pick (90th overall, Jake Bequette)
- pick 2012 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Terrell Manning )
Trade Analysis
Why Green Bay Traded Up Again
The Packers had already moved up once on the second night of the 2012 draft when they made another aggressive jump. Green Bay sent third-round pick No. 90 and fifth-round pick No. 163 to New England for No. 62, using the selection on Vanderbilt cornerback Casey Hayward.
What Hayward Gave the Packers
Hayward made an immediate impact. As a rookie he intercepted six passes, defended 20 more, and finished near the top of Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Injuries interrupted his second season, but he remained an effective slot and outside defender across four years in Green Bay. His later Pro Bowl seasons with the Chargers confirmed that the underlying talent was real, even though Green Bay did not retain him beyond his rookie contract.
How New England Recycled the Capital
The Patriots used No. 90 on defensive end Jake Bequette, who never became a major contributor. They then sent No. 163 back to Green Bay for picks No. 197, 224 and 235. Those became Nate Ebner, Alfonzo Dennard and Jeremy Ebert. Ebner developed into a long-term special-teams fixture, while Dennard provided several useful seasons at corner.
Why This Is Not a Rout
New England's secondary trade salvaged real value from the original package. That keeps the Patriots from receiving a low grade. Green Bay still gets the edge because Hayward was the best player produced directly by the exchange and delivered quality starting play immediately.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win. Hayward's early ball production and four useful seasons earn Green Bay a B+. New England gets a B for turning the return into multiple contributors, leaving only a modest gap.