Los Angeles sent picks No. 94 and No. 99 to Tampa Bay to…
Los Angeles sent picks No. 94 and No. 99 to Tampa Bay to climb to No. 70 for running back Darrell Henderson. Henderson became part of the Rams' backfield rotation and contributed during their Super Bowl LVI season, but the Buccaneers converted the two picks into Jamel Dean and Mike Edwards, two defenders who played meaningful roles on a championship roster.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (70th overall, Darrell Henderson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (94th overall, Jamel Dean)
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (99th overall, Mike Edwards)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Rams traded the 94th and 99th picks in the 2019 draft to Tampa Bay for No. 70. Los Angeles selected Memphis running back Darrell Henderson. Tampa Bay stayed in the third round twice and selected Auburn cornerback Jamel Dean at No. 94 and Kentucky safety Mike Edwards at No. 99. The deal therefore became a direct test of one higher pick against two later selections in the same round.
Why Tampa Bay Pulled Ahead
Henderson gave Los Angeles legitimate production, including stretches as the lead back, and he contributed during the Rams' Super Bowl LVI season. His role was never fully secure, however, and the Rams eventually moved on. Tampa Bay found two defensive backs who both became meaningful pieces. Dean grew into a regular starting corner, while Edwards offered versatility and playmaking at safety. Both were part of the Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV.
How the Deal Aged
The strongest feature of Tampa Bay's return was not simply that it received two players. It received two players who earned real defensive roles at the same time, creating depth and flexibility in a secondary that became central to a championship run. Los Angeles got enough from Henderson to avoid calling the move a failure, and running back injuries made his availability valuable at several points. Still, spending two third-round selections for a back who never became a long-term centerpiece looks expensive beside Tampa Bay's paired defensive return.
Final Verdict
Tampa Bay wins with an A, while Los Angeles earns a C+. Henderson had a productive Rams tenure and a championship ring, but Dean and Edwards delivered more combined years, more starting value and greater roster flexibility. The Buccaneers won the quantity-versus-consolidation bet by hitting on both selections.