Minnesota moved down two spots late in the 2017 sixth round…
Minnesota moved down two spots late in the 2017 sixth round and also changed seventh-round positions, landing Bucky Hodges at No. 201 and Ifeadi Odenigbo at No. 220. Washington used No. 199 on center Chase Roullier and No. 230 on Josh Harvey-Clemons. Roullier’s long run as a starting center gives Washington the stronger return.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2017 6th round pick (201st overall, Bucky Hodges )
- pick 2017 7th round pick (220th overall, Ifeadi Odenigbo )
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2017 6th round pick (199th overall, Chase Roullier )
- pick 2017 7th round pick (230th overall, Josh Harvey-Clemons )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Minnesota and Washington reshuffled the final portion of the 2017 draft on April 29. The Vikings received pick No. 201, used on tight end Bucky Hodges, and pick No. 220, used on defensive lineman Ifeadi Odenigbo. Washington received pick No. 199, used on center Chase Roullier, and pick No. 230, used on linebacker/safety Josh Harvey-Clemons. It was a small move in draft position, but four actual NFL careers make the hindsight comparison unusually concrete.
Minnesota Vikings Return
Hodges never became the receiving mismatch Minnesota hoped to develop and did not establish a meaningful Vikings career. Odenigbo was the better half of the return. After spending time developing, he emerged as a useful rotational edge defender and produced real snaps for Minnesota. Getting one contributor from two late selections kept the trade from becoming a miss, especially because the Vikings did not surrender premium capital.
Washington Commanders Return
Roullier changed the value of the deal. A sixth-round center who starts 63 NFL games is an excellent outcome at No. 199, and he became a multi-year fixture in Washington’s offensive line. Harvey-Clemons added a second usable defensive piece. Even without star-level results, Washington turned two late picks into more sustained lineup value than Minnesota received.
Value in Hindsight
The trade illustrates why small draft slides can matter. The teams were separated by only two spots in the sixth round, yet Washington found the best player in the transaction. Minnesota did salvage Odenigbo, so this is not a severe loss; the difference is durability and role importance. A dependable starting center carries more value than a rotational defender plus a tight end who never developed.
Final Verdict
Washington earns the edge. Minnesota’s C reflects Odenigbo’s useful contribution, while Washington’s B- recognizes Roullier as the clear long-term prize and Harvey-Clemons as additional depth. The original Washington-win verdict is the best fit.