Seattle sent pick No. 56 to Baltimore and received Nos. 62,…
Seattle sent pick No. 56 to Baltimore and received Nos. 62, 165 and 199. The Seahawks selected Christine Michael at No. 62, then used the two later selections in a separate trade with Detroit. Baltimore chose linebacker Arthur Brown at No. 56. Brown never developed into the defender Baltimore expected, while Seattle retained three distinct assets and found some value from Michael and the later trade package, giving the Seahawks the edge.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2013 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Christine Michael )
- pick 2013 5th round pick (165th overall, Sam Martin , subsequently traded to Detroit)
- pick 2013 6th round pick (199th overall, Theo Riddick , subsequently traded to Detroit)
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2013 2nd round pick (56th overall, Arthur Brown )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle traded the 56th pick in the 2013 draft to Baltimore and received selections No. 62, No. 165 and No. 199. The Ravens used No. 56 on linebacker Arthur Brown. Seattle selected running back Christine Michael at No. 62, then moved Nos. 165 and 199 to Detroit the next day in a separate trade. All three incoming Seattle picks belong to this original package.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Michael never became the featured back his athletic traits suggested, but he produced useful stretches for Seattle and remained an NFL player for several seasons. More importantly, the Seahawks also acquired two additional selections. Seattle later combined those picks to move up with Detroit, preserving flexibility and creating another avenue for roster value rather than concentrating everything in one prospect.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Baltimore targeted Brown as a potential impact linebacker and paid two extra selections to secure him. Brown did not establish himself as a long-term starter or defensive centerpiece. That made the move-up costly in hindsight: the Ravens surrendered three draft slots for one player whose contribution never approached the level needed to justify the premium.
Value in Hindsight
The trade demonstrates the risk of paying additional selections to move a small number of spots. Seattle did not find a star with Michael, but the Seahawks retained two more assets and could redeploy them immediately. Baltimore's concentrated bet failed to produce enough on-field value, so the additional draft capital becomes decisive.
Final Verdict
Seattle earns a B and Baltimore a C-. The Seahawks' return was imperfect, but three assets and some production from Michael outweigh Baltimore's limited return from Brown.