Washington sent the Rams picks No. 205 and No. 231 for picks…
Washington sent the Rams picks No. 205 and No. 231 for picks No. 197 and No. 256, selecting Shaun Dion Hamilton and Trey Quinn. Washington moved up for Shaun Dion Hamilton and Trey Quinn, receiving several seasons of linebacker and receiver depth. Los Angeles moved back for Trevon Young and Travin Howard. Howard developed into a useful linebacker and made a decisive interception during the Rams' 2021 NFC Championship run, giving the Rams the most consequential contribution from the four players involved.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2018 6th round pick (205th overall, Trevon Young)
- pick 2018 7th round pick (231st overall, Travin Howard)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2018 6th round pick (197th overall, Shaun Dion Hamilton )
- pick 2018 7th round pick (256th overall, Trey Quinn)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Washington sent the Rams picks No. 205 and No. 231 for picks No. 197 and No. 256, selecting Shaun Dion Hamilton and Trey Quinn. This was a pure late-round reshuffle with four players eventually attached to the selections. Washington moved up for Hamilton and Quinn; Los Angeles moved back for Young and Howard. In that part of the draft, simply finding multi-year contributors is valuable, so the comparison is about role, longevity and meaningful team impact.
Why the Value Moved
Washington moved up for Shaun Dion Hamilton and Trey Quinn, receiving several seasons of linebacker and receiver depth. Los Angeles moved back for Trevon Young and Travin Howard. Howard developed into a useful linebacker and made a decisive interception during the Rams' 2021 NFC Championship run, giving the Rams the most consequential contribution from the four players involved.
How the Trade Aged
The trade aged in favor of Los Angeles Rams 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
Los Angeles Rams Win. The grades are Los Angeles Rams B-, Washington Commanders 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.