Minnesota traded pick No. 139 to Kansas City for picks No.…
Minnesota traded pick No. 139 to Kansas City for picks No. 170 and No. 180 in the 2017 draft. The Vikings selected receiver Rodney Adams and guard Danny Isidora, while the Chiefs chose receiver Jehu Chesson. Adams made little impact, but Isidora appeared in 21 games for Minnesota and made several starts. Chesson caught only two passes for Kansas City before his tenure ended, giving Minnesota the better modest return.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2017 4th round pick (139th overall, Jehu Chesson )
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2017 5th round pick (170th overall, Rodney Adams)
- pick 2017 5th round pick (180th overall, Danny Isidora )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Kansas City acquired pick No. 139 from Minnesota during the 2017 draft and selected wide receiver Jehu Chesson. The Vikings received picks No. 170 and No. 180, using them on receiver Rodney Adams and guard Danny Isidora. The Chiefs consolidated two fifth-rounders to target one player; Minnesota chose to spread the value across two prospects.
Why Minnesota Pulled Ahead
Neither Vikings selection became a major starter, but Isidora gave Minnesota useful offensive-line depth. He appeared in 21 games for the Vikings over the 2017 and 2018 seasons and made several starts when injuries required lineup changes. Adams did not provide meaningful regular-season value, so the trade-down was far from a home run. Still, one usable reserve lineman from the two selections was more than Kansas City received from its move up.
How Kansas City's Bet Missed
Chesson appeared in 12 games for the Chiefs as a rookie but had only two receptions for 18 yards. His role was primarily on special teams, and he did not develop into the receiving option Kansas City hoped to find with the fourth-round selection. He was off the roster before producing a second season of meaningful offensive work for the club. Trading two picks for a targeted prospect can be worthwhile when the prospect hits; here, the concentration of value worked against Kansas City.
Final Verdict
Minnesota earns a B- and Kansas City a D+. The Vikings did not uncover a long-term starter, but Isidora provided two seasons of functional depth and some starting snaps. Chesson's minimal offensive production leaves the Chiefs with the weaker return after paying two choices to move up. Minnesota Vikings Win.