Dallas acquired fullback Jamize Olawale plus the sixth-round…
Dallas acquired fullback Jamize Olawale plus the sixth-round selection at No. 192. Olawale appeared in 32 Cowboys games across 2018 and 2019, contributing as a fullback, reserve runner, and special-teams player. The draft pick was later moved again, so it is best treated as retained transaction value rather than direct player production. Olawale's two seasons still gave Dallas the steadier realized return.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- player Jamize Olawale
- pick 2018 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Jamil Demby )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2018 5th round pick (173rd overall, Johnny Townsend )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2018-03-20, Dallas Cowboys received Jamize Olawale; 2018 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Jamil Demby), while Las Vegas Raiders received 2018 5th round pick (173rd overall, Johnny Townsend). The evaluation follows the football value actually created by the consideration each club controlled. When an acquired pick was later moved again, that later transaction is treated as provenance rather than automatically credited as player value from this original exchange.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas acquired fullback Jamize Olawale plus the sixth-round selection at No. 192. Olawale appeared in 32 Cowboys games across 2018 and 2019, contributing as a fullback, reserve runner, and special-teams player. The draft pick was later moved again, so it is best treated as retained transaction value rather than direct player production. Olawale's two seasons still gave Dallas the steadier realized return.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Oakland received the fifth-round selection at No. 173 and used it on punter Johnny Townsend. Townsend handled the Raiders' punting job as a rookie but lasted only one season with the organization before moving on. The pick produced immediate but short-lived value. Compared with Jamize Olawale's two seasons and Dallas' additional retained sixth-round asset, the Raiders came out slightly behind.
Value in Hindsight
Dallas received fullback Jamize Olawale plus the No. 192 pick, while Oakland received No. 173 and selected punter Johnny Townsend. Olawale appeared in 32 Cowboys games across 2018-19, whereas Townsend lasted one season with the Raiders. The difference is small, but Dallas received slightly more sustained direct club value. The comparison therefore emphasizes direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and the practical value of retained draft capital without inflating downstream transactions that required separate consideration.
Final Verdict
Dallas Cowboys receives a C+ and Las Vegas Raiders receives a C. The verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win. The grade spread reflects both the scale of the original transaction and the difference in realized football value, while avoiding exaggerated penalties for modest late-round deals.