Cleveland Browns received 2014 4th round pick (127th overall,…
Cleveland Browns received 2014 4th round pick (127th overall, Pierre Desir). Cleveland received the future fourth-round choice that became Pierre Desir at No. 127. Desir appeared in 19 games for the Browns before continuing a longer NFL career elsewhere. Both returns were modest, but Cleveland received somewhat more usable original-team value from Desir, supporting a narrow Browns win. That outcome supports a B- grade for Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2014 4th round pick (127th overall, Pierre Desir )
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2013 5th round pick (139th overall, Montori Hughes )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2013-04-27, Cleveland Browns received 2014 4th round pick (127th overall, Pierre Desir), while Indianapolis Colts received 2013 5th round pick (139th overall, Montori Hughes). Team and player records support the package. The comparison focuses on value each club controlled after the exchange.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland Browns received 2014 4th round pick (127th overall, Pierre Desir). Cleveland received the future fourth-round choice that became Pierre Desir at No. 127. Desir appeared in 19 games for the Browns before continuing a longer NFL career elsewhere. Both returns were modest, but Cleveland received somewhat more usable original-team value from Desir, supporting a narrow Browns win. That outcome supports a B- grade for Cleveland Browns. The grade reflects the practical return created for this franchise rather than merely the name attached to a pick after later movement.
Indianapolis Colts Return
Indianapolis Colts received 2013 5th round pick (139th overall, Montori Hughes). Indianapolis used the 2013 No. 139 selection on Montori Hughes. Hughes appeared in 16 games with one start for the Colts, providing some rotational value but little sustained impact. Both returns were modest, but Cleveland received somewhat more usable original-team value from Desir, supporting a narrow Browns win. That outcome supports a C grade for Indianapolis Colts. This side is judged on the value it actually controlled after the trade, including documented playing time and clearly traceable use of acquired selections.
Value in Hindsight
Both returns were modest, but Cleveland received somewhat more usable original-team value from Desir, supporting a narrow Browns win. The comparison gives the most weight to regular-season contribution, starting value, and clearly documented conversion of acquired draft capital. Later selections by another holder are useful for tracing a pick, but they are not treated as on-field production for a club that had already moved the asset.
Final Verdict
The final call is Cleveland Browns Win. Cleveland Browns earns B-, and Indianapolis Colts earns C. Those grades match the supported package and the relative football value each side ultimately realized, without overstating the exchange or assigning another club's later player outcome to the wrong team.