Washington traded pick No. 69 to Seattle for four later…
Washington traded pick No. 69 to Seattle for four later selections and used them on Matt Jones, Arie Kouandjio, a pick later moved to New Orleans, and Kyshoen Jarrett. Seattle used No. 69 on Tyler Lockett. Lockett became a franchise-level returner and receiver with a decade of Seahawks production, dwarfing Washington's combined return. The volume looked attractive on draft night, but Seattle found the one player who defined the trade.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2015 3rd round pick (69th overall, Tyler Lockett)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2015 3rd round pick (95th overall, Matt Jones), 2015 4th round pick (112th overall, Arie Kouandjio ), 2015 5th round pick (167th overall subsequently traded, Damian Swann ) and 2015 6th round pick (181st overall, Kyshoen Jarrett)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Seattle traded picks No. 95, 112, 167 and 181 to Washington for pick No. 69 in the 2015 draft. The Seahawks selected Tyler Lockett. Washington used No. 95 on running back Matt Jones, No. 112 on guard Arie Kouandjio and No. 181 on safety Kyshoen Jarrett, while No. 167 was later moved to New Orleans. On pure pick count, Washington appeared to have extracted a sizable package for dropping 26 spots.
Why Seattle Paid the Premium
Lockett offered two immediate traits Seattle valued: polished receiving ability and elite return skill. He delivered both almost immediately, earning first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie returner before growing into a much larger offensive role. Over the following seasons he became one of Russell Wilson's most dependable targets, repeatedly producing efficient, high-volume receiving seasons and eventually spending a decade with the Seahawks.
How Washington's Volume Faded
Washington had four opportunities to make the move-down pay. Jones showed flashes but did not become a lasting starting running back. Kouandjio provided limited line depth, and Jarrett's promising rookie season was followed by a serious nerve injury that ended his playing career. The traded No. 167 pick did not create enough downstream value for Washington to close the gap. The package delivered some short-term usefulness but nothing approaching Lockett's longevity or peak performance.
Final Verdict
This is a strong example of why pick quantity alone cannot decide a draft trade. Washington acquired more chances, but Seattle identified a player worthy of concentrating those assets. Lockett supplied special-teams excellence, starting-caliber receiver production and rare franchise longevity. Washington's return never developed a comparable centerpiece. With the benefit of the full career arc, the Seahawks won by a wide margin.