NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 2013 7th round pick (220th overall, Ryan Seymour) from New Orleans Saints on 2012-08-21, sending Barrett Ruud in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2013 7th round pick (220th overall, Ryan Seymour) for Barrett Ruud. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

August 21, 2012 Seattle SeahawksNew Orleans Saints Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 2013 7th round pick (220th overall, Ryan Seymour) from New Orleans Saints on 2012-08-21, sending Barrett Ruud in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2013 7th round pick (220th overall, Ryan Seymour) for Barrett Ruud. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 2013 7th round pick (220th overall, Ryan Seymour) from New Orleans Saints on 2012-08-21, sending Barrett Ruud in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2013 7th round pick (220th overall, Ryan Seymour) for Barrett Ruud. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.