NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle traded a multi-pick package to Washington to move up for WR/returner Tyler Lockett at #69 overall. Lockett became one of the most efficient and reliable offensive players in franchise history: a dangerous returner early, then a precise deep threat and trusted Russell Wilson/Geno Smith target. The price looked aggressive for a third-round receiver, but Seattle landed a decade-long playmaker with Pro Bowl return value and major locker-room credibility. This is a clear A+ outcome.

May 1, 2015 Seattle SeahawksWashington Commanders Redskins Confidence: high Tier: standard

Seattle Seahawks Received

Washington Commanders Redskins Received

Trade Summary

Seattle traded a multi-pick package to Washington to move up for WR/returner Tyler Lockett at #69 overall. Lockett became one of the most efficient and reliable offensive players in franchise history: a dangerous returner early, then a precise deep threat and trusted Russell Wilson/Geno Smith target. The price looked aggressive for a third-round receiver, but Seattle landed a decade-long playmaker with Pro Bowl return value and major locker-room credibility. This is a clear A+ outcome.

Trade Analysis

Seattle traded a multi-pick package to Washington to move up for WR/returner Tyler Lockett at #69 overall. Lockett became one of the most efficient and reliable offensive players in franchise history: a dangerous returner early, then a precise deep threat and trusted Russell Wilson/Geno Smith target. The price looked aggressive for a third-round receiver, but Seattle landed a decade-long playmaker with Pro Bowl return value and major locker-room credibility. This is a clear A+ outcome. Washington accepted volume but missed the premium player Seattle identified.