The Raiders moved down twelve spots in the 2013 fourth round…
The Raiders moved down twelve spots in the 2013 fourth round and added a sixth-rounder, turning the package into Tyler Wilson and Latavius Murray. Wilson washed out quickly, but Murray became a productive starting back and topped 1,000 rushing yards in 2015. Tampa Bay got four useful seasons from Akeem Spence, so this was not a rout, but Murray gives Oakland the stronger realized return.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2013 4th round pick (112th overall, Tyler Wilson)
- pick 2013 6th round pick (181st overall, Latavius Murray)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2013 4th round pick (100th overall, Akeem Spence )
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Tampa Bay wanted to move up early in the fourth round of the 2013 draft and targeted defensive tackle Akeem Spence at No. 100. Oakland accepted the move down to No. 112 and collected No. 181 as the price. The Raiders were effectively betting that two selections could produce more roster value than one higher fourth-round choice.
What Each Side Received
The Buccaneers got a real contributor rather than a miss. Spence appeared in all 16 games as a rookie, started 14 times, and remained part of Tampa Bay’s defensive-line rotation through 2016. Oakland used No. 112 on quarterback Tyler Wilson, who never became a meaningful NFL player. The second pick, however, became running back Latavius Murray.
How the Return Aged
Murray changed the value equation. After a limited rookie year, he emerged in 2014, rushed for 1,066 yards in 2015, and followed with 788 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2016. His three-year stretch as a primary offensive weapon supplied the Raiders with more peak value than the Buccaneers received from Spence, even though Spence was a useful starter and rotational tackle.
Why the Margin Matters
This is not a case where Tampa Bay paid a premium and got nothing. Spence justified the decision to target him. Oakland’s advantage comes from converting the extra selection into the best player outcome in the deal while losing little by moving down twelve spots.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas Raiders Win. The Raiders earn a B+ because Murray delivered high-level starting production despite Wilson’s failure. Tampa Bay receives a B- for landing a useful multi-year defensive lineman, but the added sixth-round value made the trade more productive for Oakland.