Tennessee sent picks 57 and 89 to Oakland to move up to No.…
Tennessee sent picks 57 and 89 to Oakland to move up to No. 41 for edge rusher Harold Landry. Landry became a long-term Titans starter, double-digit sack producer and Pro Bowler, while Oakland used No. 57 on P.J. Hall and later moved No. 89. Hall lasted only two seasons with the Raiders. Tennessee paid a real premium, but it secured by far the best player in the exchange.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (57th overall, P.J. Hall)
- pick 2018 3rd round pick (89th overall subsequently traded, Joseph Noteboom )
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (41st overall, Harold Landry)
Trade Analysis
Tennessee's 2018 draft was defined by aggressive moves for specific defenders. One day after moving up for linebacker Rashaan Evans, the Titans climbed again from No. 57 to No. 41 to select Boston College edge rusher Harold Landry. Oakland received the 57th and 89th picks, gaining substantial draft value for dropping 16 spots in the second round.
The Titans' conviction was rewarded. Landry quickly became a full-time edge defender and developed into the most consistent pass rusher on the roster. He recorded nine sacks in his second season, reached double digits later, earned a Pro Bowl selection and signed a long-term extension with Tennessee. Even after missing the entire 2022 season with a torn ACL, he returned to significant production. The combination of longevity, pass-rush value and a premium defensive role made the cost of moving up worthwhile.
Oakland selected Sam Houston State defensive tackle P.J. Hall at No. 57. Hall had unusual athletic traits but never established himself as a dependable starter, appearing in 30 games over two Raiders seasons before the club moved on. The 89th pick was traded again and ultimately became part of another team's draft chain. Oakland therefore captured value on the draft chart but did not convert that capital into comparable football production.
The old grades had this transaction backward. Trading down is only valuable when the added selections produce enough to offset the player surrendered. Here, Tennessee acquired a long-term impact edge defender while Oakland's primary pick washed out quickly. The Titans earn an A for paying a premium and hitting on the target. The Raiders receive a D because neither the second-round choice nor the additional capital produced enough lasting benefit. Tennessee wins decisively.