Miami traded pick No. 73 to San Diego for Nos. 78 and 183.…
Miami traded pick No. 73 to San Diego for Nos. 78 and 183. The Dolphins selected tight end Michael Egnew and receiver B.J. Cunningham; Egnew caught only seven NFL passes and Cunningham never became a Miami regular-season contributor. The Chargers used No. 73 on safety Brandon Taylor, whose career was derailed by knee injuries after only four defensive appearances. With all three selections producing very little, the trade finishes essentially even.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 2012 3rd round pick (73rd overall, Brandon Taylor )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2012 3rd round pick (78th overall, Michael Egnew)
- pick 2012 6th round pick (183rd overall, B.J. Cunningham)
Trade Analysis
Why San Diego Moved Up
The Chargers targeted LSU safety Brandon Taylor early in the third round and sent pick No. 78 plus sixth-rounder No. 183 to Miami for No. 73. Miami had obtained the pick in the Brandon Marshall trade and was comfortable sliding five spots while adding another selection.
What Miami Selected
The Dolphins used No. 78 on Missouri tight end Michael Egnew and No. 183 on receiver B.J. Cunningham. Egnew struggled to earn a role, appearing in 18 games over two Miami seasons and catching only seven passes for 69 yards. Cunningham did not make Miami's regular-season roster, leaving the extra sixth-round pick with virtually no return for the Dolphins.
What Happened to Brandon Taylor
Taylor's path was more unfortunate than simply ineffective. He appeared in four games for San Diego as a rookie before suffering a serious knee injury late in the season. The injury and subsequent recovery prevented him from developing into the safety the Chargers envisioned. He never became a regular starter and was out of the league quickly.
Why Neither Team Earned an Edge
Miami acquired two bites at the draft but failed to turn either into meaningful production. San Diego consolidated its capital into one player, only to receive similarly limited value because of injury. There is no durable roster advantage to reward on either side.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Miami and the Chargers each receive D+ grades because the transaction was sound enough in concept but produced almost no lasting NFL value for either franchise.