Houston Texans received 2013 6th round pick (176th overall,…
Houston Texans received 2013 6th round pick (176th overall, David Quessenberry) in the 2013-04-27 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. David Quessenberry overcame a long interruption and eventually built a substantial NFL career as a versatile offensive lineman, giving Houston meaningful long-term value from the higher selection. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Houston Texans surrendered, the result supports Even Trade and a C+ grade for Houston Texans.
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2013 6th round pick (176th overall, David Quessenberry )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2013 6th round pick (184th overall, Mychal Rivera )
- pick 2013 7th round pick (233rd overall, David Bass )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2013-04-27, Houston Texans received 2013 6th round pick (176th overall, David Quessenberry), while Las Vegas Raiders received 2013 6th round pick (184th overall, Mychal Rivera); 2013 7th round pick (233rd overall, David Bass). The comparison is limited to the consideration controlled directly after the transaction. Later trades involving an acquired pick or player are separate moves, so they are used only to explain provenance when necessary and are not treated as extra compensation here.
Houston Texans Return
David Quessenberry overcame a long interruption and eventually built a substantial NFL career as a versatile offensive lineman, giving Houston meaningful long-term value from the higher selection. The key question is how much useful football value the incoming side actually created through starts, playing time, production, roster longevity, or retained draft capital. That practical return is weighed against what Houston Texans gave up, with the scale of this transaction kept in proportion.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Mychal Rivera became a useful Raiders tight end and David Bass added defensive depth. Together they produced enough practical value to keep the exchange close despite Quessenberry's longevity. The same standard applies to Las Vegas Raiders. A larger number of pieces does not automatically mean a better trade; the quality and durability of the return matter more than raw asset count. That keeps the evaluation centered on realized value rather than on the appearance of the package at the moment of the deal.
Value in Hindsight
Houston sent Nos.184 and 233 to Oakland for No.176. The Texans selected David Quessenberry, while Oakland selected Mychal Rivera and David Bass. Quessenberry ultimately produced a long NFL career; Rivera and Bass together supplied meaningful depth value. The realized return remains close enough for an even verdict. The direct exchange is sufficiently documented to make a firm hindsight judgment. The grades reflect the difference between what each side received and what those assets ultimately became for the clubs, while avoiding credit for unrelated transactions that occurred later.
Final Verdict
Houston Texans receives a C+ and Las Vegas Raiders receives a C+. The verdict is Even Trade. This result reflects the direct package, the value each team actually realized, and the modest or substantial separation created by those outcomes.