Seattle Seahawks Win
Seattle traded down from #26 to #31 in the 2016 first round, allowing Denver to move up for QB Paxton Lynch while the Seahawks took Germain Ifedi and added Nick Vannett. The trade-down was defensible because Denver was paying quarterback-tax value, but Seattle's own return was mixed. Lynch failed badly for the Broncos, which helps the Seahawks side, yet Ifedi never became the stabilizing first-round lineman Seattle needed. The B grade reflects the smart move-down process more than a great player outcome.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2016 1st round pick (31st overall, Germain Ifedi )
- pick 2016 3rd round pick (94th overall, Nick Vannett )
- pick 2016 1st round pick (31st overall, Germain Ifedi ) and 2016 3rd round pick (94th overall, Nick Vannett )
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2016 1st round pick (26th overall, Paxton Lynch )
Trade Summary
Seattle traded down from #26 to #31 in the 2016 first round, allowing Denver to move up for QB Paxton Lynch while the Seahawks took Germain Ifedi and added Nick Vannett. The trade-down was defensible because Denver was paying quarterback-tax value, but Seattle's own return was mixed. Lynch failed badly for the Broncos, which helps the Seahawks side, yet Ifedi never became the stabilizing first-round lineman Seattle needed. The B grade reflects the smart move-down process more than a great player outcome.
Trade Analysis
Seattle traded down from #26 to #31 in the 2016 first round, allowing Denver to move up for QB Paxton Lynch while the Seahawks took Germain Ifedi and added Nick Vannett. The trade-down was defensible because Denver was paying quarterback-tax value, but Seattle's own return was mixed. Lynch failed badly for the Broncos, which helps the Seahawks side, yet Ifedi never became the stabilizing first-round lineman Seattle needed. The B grade reflects the smart move-down process more than a great player outcome. The partner surrendered premium draft value to secure its preferred player or slot.