The Raiders turned Miami’s move up to No. 67 into two useful…
The Raiders turned Miami’s move up to No. 67 into two useful defenders, most importantly guard Gabe Jackson at No. 81. Jackson became a long-term starter for Oakland and Las Vegas, while fourth-round corner Keith McGill added depth. Miami selected Billy Turner, but he did not establish himself with the Dolphins before finding better footing elsewhere. The realized value strongly favors the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2014 3rd round pick (81st overall, Gabe Jackson)
- pick 2014 4th round pick (116th overall, Keith McGill)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2014 3rd round pick (67th overall, Billy Turner)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Miami wanted to climb from No. 81 to No. 67 in the 2014 third round and targeted North Dakota State lineman Billy Turner. Oakland was willing to move back, collecting the 81st pick plus No. 116. The structure was a familiar draft-day bargain: Miami paid an extra fourth-rounder for certainty, while Oakland accepted more swings.
What Each Side Actually Got
Turner played only a limited role in Miami and was waived during the 2016 season. He later became a useful and durable NFL lineman, but those later seasons did not create value for the Dolphins. Oakland used No. 81 on Gabe Jackson, who immediately became a starter and spent six seasons anchoring the Raiders’ interior line. The additional pick became defensive back Keith McGill, who supplied four seasons of depth and special-teams work.
How the Value Aged
The comparison is driven by team-specific return, not merely the eventual careers of the names involved. Turner’s later success elsewhere shows Miami identified NFL talent, but the Dolphins did not capture much of it. Jackson gave the Raiders sustained starting value from the selection Miami surrendered. That is precisely the kind of outcome a trade-down strategy is designed to create.
Why the Margin Matters
Oakland did not need the extra fourth-rounder to become the winner; Jackson alone delivered the strongest franchise value in the exchange. McGill simply widened the gap. Miami’s aggressive move produced little usable return before Turner departed.
Final Verdict
Raiders Win. Oakland earns an A- for converting the move down into a long-term starting guard plus another contributor. Miami receives a D+ because the premium paid to move up did not translate into meaningful Dolphins production.