Miami moved up for cornerback Will Davis, while Green Bay…
Miami moved up for cornerback Will Davis, while Green Bay traded down and used the first pick in its return on David Bakhtiari. Bakhtiari became the Packers’ long-term left tackle, earning multiple All-Pro honors and Pro Bowl recognition while protecting Aaron Rodgers for a decade. Davis never established himself as a Dolphins starter. The Packers also received two additional late-round picks, making the value gap enormous.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2013 4th round pick (109th overall, David Bakhtiari)
- pick 2013 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Quanterus Smith)
- pick 2013 7th round pick (224th overall, Kevin Dorsey)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2013 3rd round pick (93rd overall, Will Davis )
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Miami moved from No. 109 to No. 93 in the 2013 third round to secure Utah State cornerback Will Davis. Green Bay accepted the move down and collected three selections: Nos. 109, 146 and 224. The Packers were betting that additional chances later in the draft would outweigh Miami’s ability to target one specific player.
What Each Side Actually Got
Miami used No. 93 on Davis, who never developed into a dependable starting corner for the Dolphins and was traded during the 2015 season. Green Bay used No. 109 on Colorado tackle David Bakhtiari. He became the Packers’ starting left tackle as a rookie and grew into one of the league’s best pass protectors, earning first-team and second-team All-Pro recognition and Pro Bowl honors during a decade in Green Bay. The other selections became additional draft assets, including No. 224, Kevin Dorsey, while No. 146 was moved again.
How the Value Aged
Bakhtiari alone overwhelms the direct Miami return. A fourth-round pick becoming a long-term elite left tackle is one of the best outcomes a trade-down can produce. Green Bay gained that player while also preserving two extra opportunities. Miami paid to move up and did not receive even a stable multi-year starter from Davis.
Why the Margin Matters
This is not a case where later career success occurred elsewhere. Bakhtiari’s prime value was realized directly by Green Bay, protecting Aaron Rodgers and anchoring the line for years. The Packers received both quality and quantity from the move down.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win. Green Bay earns an A+ for turning a trade-down into a premier long-term left tackle plus extra capital. Miami receives a D because the targeted trade-up for Will Davis produced little sustained Dolphins value.