Kansas City sent Baltimore picks No. 86 and No. 122 to move…
Kansas City sent Baltimore picks No. 86 and No. 122 to move up to No. 75 and select defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi. Kansas City moved up for Derrick Nnadi, a durable interior defender who became part of multiple championship teams. Baltimore moved back and landed Mark Andrews plus Kenny Young. Andrews became a first-team All-Pro, multi-time Pro Bowler and one of the most productive receivers in Ravens history. Nnadi made the deal worthwhile for Kansas City, but Andrews creates the decisive edge.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2018 3rd round pick (86th overall, Mark Andrews)
- pick 2018 4th round pick (122nd overall, Kenny Young)
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2018 3rd round pick (75th overall, Derrick Nnadi )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Kansas City sent Baltimore picks No. 86 and No. 122 to move up to No. 75 and select defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi. This deal is a good example of both teams getting what they wanted. Kansas City targeted a specific interior defender and Nnadi became a durable piece of a championship core. Baltimore valued the extra pick and landed a premier receiving tight end while also adding linebacker depth.
Why the Value Moved
Kansas City moved up for Derrick Nnadi, a durable interior defender who became part of multiple championship teams. Baltimore moved back and landed Mark Andrews plus Kenny Young. Andrews became a first-team All-Pro, multi-time Pro Bowler and one of the most productive receivers in Ravens history. Nnadi made the deal worthwhile for Kansas City, but Andrews creates the decisive edge.
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+, Kansas City Chiefs A-. 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.