Miami traded the No. 82 pick to New Orleans for two…
Miami traded the No. 82 pick to New Orleans for two fourth-round choices, Nos. 106 and 109. The Dolphins used No. 106 on tight end Dion Sims and later moved No. 109 in another draft-day trade. New Orleans used No. 82 on defensive tackle John Jenkins, who immediately joined the Saints' interior rotation and spent four seasons with the club.
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2013 fourth-round pick (#106, Dion Sims )
- pick 2013 fourth-round pick (#109, later traded to Green Bay)
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 2013 third-round pick (#82, John Jenkins )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
New Orleans acquired the 82nd pick from Miami during the 2013 draft and selected defensive tackle John Jenkins. The Saints paid with fourth-round picks No. 106 and No. 109. Miami used No. 106 on tight end Dion Sims and later sent No. 109, along with additional choices, to Green Bay in a separate trade that moved the Dolphins to No. 93.
Miami's Return
Sims became a useful multi-year tight end for the Dolphins. Across four Miami seasons he appeared in 56 games, made 22 starts and caught 74 passes for 699 yards and eight touchdowns. He was not a star, but fourth-round selections are valuable when they become regular contributors. The second incoming pick also preserved flexibility even though Miami did not use it on the player ultimately selected at No. 109.
New Orleans' Return
The Saints paid two fourth-round choices to target Jenkins at No. 82. He became an immediate part of the defensive tackle rotation and spent four seasons in New Orleans. His role was built more around occupying space and handling interior snaps than compiling headline statistics, but the Saints received a real contributor from the move up.
Value in Hindsight
The key is separating direct return from later pick history. David Bakhtiari was selected at No. 109 only after Miami traded that choice to Green Bay, so his career cannot be credited to the Dolphins. Miami's direct value came from Sims and the ability to reuse No. 109. New Orleans received Jenkins without surrendering premium capital.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Miami earns a B for landing a four-year contributor and retaining useful draft flexibility. New Orleans earns a B for moving up and getting several seasons from Jenkins. Neither side created enough separation for a clear win.