Seattle moved up from No. 92 to No. 88 in the third round of…
Seattle moved up from No. 92 to No. 88 in the third round of the 2019 draft and also received No. 209. Minnesota received No. 92 and fifth-rounder No. 159. The Seahawks selected linebacker Cody Barton at 88 and defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas at 209. The Minnesota Vikings produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Minnesota Vikings Win verdict.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (92nd overall subsequently traded, Chuma Edoga )
- pick 2019 5th round pick (159th overall subsequently traded, Byron Cowart )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (88th overall, Cody Barton )
- pick 2019 6th round pick (209th overall, Demarcus Christmas)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Seattle moved up from No. 92 to No. 88 in the third round of the 2019 draft and also received No. 209. Minnesota received No. 92 and fifth-rounder No. 159. The Seahawks selected linebacker Cody Barton at 88 and defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas at 209.
Why the Value Moved
Barton became a useful four-year Seattle linebacker and special-teams contributor, giving the Seahawks a sound return. Minnesota, however, continued trading the incoming picks. No. 92 became No. 93 and No. 217 in a Jets deal, then No. 93 became Nos. 102, 191 and 193 from Baltimore. That chain produced Alexander Mattison, Marcus Epps, Oli Udoh and Kris Boyd, while No. 159 was also traded again.
How the Trade Aged
Evaluating only the names selected at 88 and 92 would miss the point of Minnesota's strategy. The Vikings deliberately converted a small move down into more capital and repeatedly recycled that capital. Several players from the resulting tree logged meaningful NFL snaps, with Mattison and Udoh contributing for Minnesota and Epps developing into a starting-caliber safety after leaving. Seattle still got a dependable player in Barton, so its side was respectable.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Draft-day trades are best judged by the full path of the selections, not simply the first names attached to the pick numbers. Moving a few slots can create extra chances, but those chances matter only if the club converts them into useful players or additional capital. Here, the later player outcomes make the original choice to move up or down much easier to evaluate in hindsight.
Final Verdict
Minnesota wins the broader value tree and earns a B+. Seattle gets a B- because Barton was a legitimate multiyear contributor, but the Vikings created more total usable talent by repeatedly multiplying the selections acquired in this deal.