Miami traded pick No. 50 to the Chargers in 2014 for Nos. 57…
Miami traded pick No. 50 to the Chargers in 2014 for Nos. 57 and 125. San Diego selected edge rusher Jeremiah Attaochu. Miami used No. 125 on Walt Aikens and immediately flipped No. 57 to San Francisco for Nos. 63 and 171, selecting Jarvis Landry and Jordan Tripp. Landry became a multi-time Pro Bowler in Miami, turning the Dolphins' original move down into a major value win.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 2014 2nd round pick (50th overall, Jeremiah Attaochu)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2014 2nd round pick (57th overall subsequently traded, Carlos Hyde )
- pick 2014 4th round pick (125th overall, Walt Aikens)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
San Diego wanted Georgia Tech edge rusher Jeremiah Attaochu and moved from No. 57 to No. 50 in the second round of the 2014 draft. Miami was willing to slide seven spots and received the Chargers' fourth-round pick, No. 125, as the price for moving down.
What Each Side Received
The Chargers selected Attaochu at No. 50. Miami received No. 57 and No. 125, using the fourth-rounder on defensive back Walt Aikens. The Dolphins did not stay at No. 57. They sent that pick to San Francisco for No. 63 and No. 171, which became Jarvis Landry and Jordan Tripp.
How the Value Developed
Attaochu flashed as a pass rusher but never became a consistent long-term starter for the Chargers. Miami's chain produced far more. Aikens became a durable special-teams player, while Landry immediately developed into the centerpiece of the return. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his final three Miami seasons, topped 1,100 receiving yards twice and set a franchise single-season receptions record with 112 in 2017. Tripp added depth, though Landry alone drives the grade.
Why Miami Gets the Edge
This is an example of trading down twice and preserving access to premium talent. Miami started with No. 50 and, through two exchanges, finished with Landry, Aikens and Tripp. The Chargers got the player they targeted, but his production never approached Landry's impact.
Final Verdict
Miami earns an A because the original move down created the assets that ultimately produced a star receiver plus additional contributors. The Chargers receive a C+ because Attaochu had useful moments and the move was not ruinous, but the opportunity cost became enormous. The Dolphins win decisively.