Oakland sent Baltimore picks No. 75, No. 152 and No. 212 to…
Oakland sent Baltimore picks No. 75, No. 152 and No. 212 to move up to No. 65 and select tackle Brandon Parker. Oakland traded three picks to move to No. 65 for Brandon Parker, who became a useful swing tackle and made 33 starts for the Raiders. Baltimore turned the package into a chain that included Mark Andrews and Bradley Bozeman, with Andrews becoming a first-team All-Pro and one of the franchise's leading receivers. The Ravens extracted dramatically more long-term value.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2018 3rd round pick (75th overall subsequently traded, Derrick Nnadi )
- pick 2018 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Dane Cruikshank )
- pick 2018 6th round pick (212th overall, Greg Senat)
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2018 3rd round pick (65th overall, Brandon Parker )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Oakland sent Baltimore picks No. 75, No. 152 and No. 212 to move up to No. 65 and select tackle Brandon Parker. Oakland was determined to add young offensive-line help and paid a substantial three-pick package to get Parker. Baltimore's strength was optionality: it could keep moving the acquired selections, and that flexibility eventually helped the Ravens turn one trade-down into several contributors across different position groups.
Why the Value Moved
Oakland traded three picks to move to No. 65 for Brandon Parker, who became a useful swing tackle and made 33 starts for the Raiders. Baltimore turned the package into a chain that included Mark Andrews and Bradley Bozeman, with Andrews becoming a first-team All-Pro and one of the franchise's leading receivers. The Ravens extracted dramatically more long-term value.
How the Trade Aged
The trade aged in favor of Baltimore Ravens because the most meaningful contribution came from that side of the exchange. The original draft-slot gap was only part of the equation; durability, starting value, postseason usefulness and any follow-on value matter more once the careers are known. The losing side still received something useful in most cases here, but not enough to erase the difference in realized impact.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This trade is a useful reminder that draft charts and announcement-day reactions cannot settle a verdict. A move up can be justified when the targeted player becomes a long-term starter, while a move down can win when extra selections create more total contribution. The fairest historical view follows what the clubs actually received and how long that value lasted.
Final Verdict
Baltimore Ravens Win. The grades are Baltimore Ravens A+, Las Vegas Raiders C+. The winning grade reflects the stronger realized football return, while the lower mark recognizes that the other club still acted within a defensible roster or draft strategy at the time.