Denver Broncos and Rams completed this transaction on…
Denver Broncos and Rams completed this transaction on 2018-04-28, with Denver Broncos receiving 2018 6th round pick (183rd overall, Sam Jones) and 2018 6th round pick (217th overall, Keishawn Bierria) and Rams receiving 2018 5th round pick (160th overall, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo). The cited historical sources support the recorded exchange and compensation. The Denver Broncos grade of C+ and the Rams grade of B reflect the relative football value visible in hindsight, with the stronger side matching the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win verdict.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2018 6th round pick (183rd overall, Sam Jones )
- pick 2018 6th round pick (217th overall, Keishawn Bierria )
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2018 5th round pick (160th overall, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2018-04-28, Denver Broncos received 2018 6th round pick (183rd overall, Sam Jones) and 2018 6th round pick (217th overall, Keishawn Bierria), while Rams received 2018 5th round pick (160th overall, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo). The cited historical sources support the participants, date, and compensation. The deal should be judged at its actual scale, with attention to the assets exchanged and the football value each side ultimately received.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver Broncos came away with 2018 6th round pick (183rd overall, Sam Jones) and 2018 6th round pick (217th overall, Keishawn Bierria). The C+ grade reflects that return relative to what the club surrendered. The standard is proportional: useful depth, draft flexibility, or a serviceable player outcome can matter, while limited durability keeps a modest return from being treated like a major franchise win.
Rams Return
Rams received 2018 5th round pick (160th overall, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo). Its B grade follows the same proportional standard and measures the return against the outgoing package. The available history provides enough context to distinguish the sides without exaggerating the importance of a transaction that was smaller than a premium-player or premium-pick exchange.
Value in Hindsight
With the benefit of time, the exchange is judged by the usefulness and durability of the assets each club obtained. The Denver Broncos grade of C+ and the Rams grade of B reflect the relative football value visible in hindsight, with the stronger side matching the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win verdict. The gap in the grades is kept proportional to the deal rather than inflated by name recognition or transaction volume.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win. Denver Broncos receives a C+, and Rams receives a B. Those grades fit the documented package and the hindsight value attached to each side, with the verdict reflecting the degree of separation supported by the historical record.