New England traded pick No. 64 to Seattle for Nos. 77 and…
New England traded pick No. 64 to Seattle for Nos. 77 and 118, which became Chase Winovich and Hjalte Froholdt. Winovich supplied some early pass-rush production and Froholdt later developed elsewhere, but neither became a lasting Patriots fixture. The player Seattle selected at No. 64, D.K. Metcalf, became a franchise-level receiver and creates a wide value gap.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (77th overall, Chase Winovich)
- pick 2019 4th round pick (118th overall, Hjalte Froholdt )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2019 2nd round pick (64th overall, D.K. Metcalf )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Seattle sent New England the 77th and 118th selections in the 2019 draft to acquire pick No. 64. The Seahawks used that pick on Ole Miss receiver D.K. Metcalf. The Patriots selected Michigan edge rusher Chase Winovich at No. 77 and Arkansas offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt at No. 118. At the time, the swap was a straightforward bet by Seattle that one prospect was worth sacrificing two Day 2 and Day 3 selections.
Why Seattle Created Separation
Metcalf immediately gave Seattle size, speed and vertical explosiveness that changed the geometry of its passing game. He developed into a long-term starter, produced multiple 1,000-yard seasons and became one of the league's most recognizable receivers. Winovich flashed as a rotational pass rusher early in New England, but his Patriots tenure was short. Froholdt did not establish himself as a regular starter in New England and found his more meaningful NFL role after leaving the organization.
How the Deal Aged
This trade illustrates why consolidation can be worthwhile when the target becomes a true difference-maker. New England received two chances and got some legitimate production, so the deal was not a total loss. Seattle, however, acquired a player who commanded defensive attention every week and remained central to the offense for years. The gap is not merely about one player's peak season; it is about sustained starting value, contract-level importance and the difficulty of finding a receiver with Metcalf's physical profile.
Final Verdict
Seattle wins decisively with an A+, while New England earns a C-. The Patriots turned the return into two NFL players, but neither approached Metcalf's impact or longevity for the team that drafted him. Seattle paid two picks to move up and landed the clear best asset in the deal.