Seattle sent picks No. 165 and No. 199 to Detroit for No.…
Seattle sent picks No. 165 and No. 199 to Detroit for No. 137. The Seahawks selected defensive tackle Jesse Williams, while Detroit used the acquired selections on punter Sam Martin and running back Theo Riddick. Williams' career was derailed before he could become a regular contributor. Martin became a quality long-term punter and Riddick a productive receiving back, giving Detroit two useful players and a decisive hindsight advantage.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2013 5th round pick (137th overall, Jesse Williams )
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2013 5th round pick (165th overall, Sam Martin )
- pick 2013 6th round pick (199th overall, Theo Riddick )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle moved two later selections, Nos. 165 and 199, to Detroit for pick No. 137 in the 2013 draft. The Seahawks used No. 137 on defensive tackle Jesse Williams. Detroit turned the incoming choices into punter Sam Martin and running back Theo Riddick. It was a straightforward move-up for Seattle and a volume play for the Lions.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Williams was a highly regarded defensive line prospect whose path was altered by serious health problems. He never developed into the rotational or starting contributor Seattle hoped to add to an already strong defense. The decision to move up was understandable based on talent, but hindsight has to grade the value that reached the field, and Seattle received very little direct production.
Detroit Lions Return
Detroit hit on both acquired selections. Martin became the Lions' long-term punter and delivered years of dependable special-teams play. Riddick developed into one of the league's more useful receiving backs, especially as a third-down option. Neither player was a traditional star, but together they supplied far more sustained value than the single player selected by Seattle.
Value in Hindsight
This is a strong example of draft volume beating a move-up. Seattle accepted the risk of concentrating two picks into one prospect. Detroit spread that risk across two selections and received useful careers from both. Williams' circumstances were unfortunate and not something Seattle could fully control, but outcome-based grading still leaves the Lions comfortably ahead.
Final Verdict
Detroit earns an A and Seattle a C-. Two productive multi-year contributors from the acquired picks make this a clear Lions win, while Seattle received almost no on-field return from the move to No. 137.