Jacksonville moved from No. 38 to No. 35 in the 2019 draft…
Jacksonville moved from No. 38 to No. 35 in the 2019 draft and added later picks, selecting tackle Jawaan Taylor at No. 35, Ryquell Armstead at No. 140 and Dontavius Russell at No. 235. The Raiders received Nos. 38 and 109 and moved those choices again. Taylor became a four-year starting right tackle for Jacksonville, giving the Jaguars the clearest realized value.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2019 2nd round pick (35th overall, Jawaan Taylor)
- pick 2019 5th round pick (140th overall, Ryquell Armstead)
- pick 2019 7th round pick (235th overall, Dontavius Russell )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2019 2nd round pick (38th overall subsequently traded, Cody Ford)
- pick 2019 4th round pick (109th overall subsequently traded, Khari Willis )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Jacksonville acquired picks Nos. 35, 140 and 235 from the Raiders in exchange for Nos. 38 and 109 during the 2019 draft. The Jaguars used No. 35 on Florida tackle Jawaan Taylor, No. 140 on running back Ryquell Armstead and No. 235 on defensive tackle Dontavius Russell. The Raiders subsequently moved both incoming selections in additional draft-day transactions.
Why the Value Separated
Taylor became the central piece. He stepped into Jacksonville's lineup as a rookie and developed into a four-year starting right tackle, providing the kind of immediate and durable service teams hope to find early in the second round. Armstead contributed in a smaller role, while Russell had limited impact. The Raiders preserved flexibility by trading the picks onward, but their direct return from this specific exchange did not yield a comparably durable player tied to the transaction.
How the Deal Aged
Jacksonville eventually allowed Taylor to leave in free agency, so the Jaguars did not capture his entire career. They still received four seasons of starting tackle play from a three-slot move up, which is strong value. The Raiders' decision to move down was reasonable and created further opportunities, but downstream movement should be credited only where it can be traced to actual roster value rather than treated as an automatic win.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville wins, B+ to the Raiders' C+. Taylor was the best and most durable direct outcome, and his years as a starting right tackle justify the modest move-up cost. Las Vegas maintained draft flexibility and was not badly damaged, but the Jaguars received the clearest proven player value from the assets exchanged.