Minnesota moved up six spots in the fourth round of the 2019…
Minnesota moved up six spots in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, sending Seattle picks No. 120 and No. 204 for No. 114. The Vikings selected Oklahoma guard Dru Samia, while Seattle used No. 120 on Gary Jennings and No. 204 on running back Travis Homer. The Seattle Seahawks produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (114th overall, Dru Samia )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (120th overall, Gary Jennings )
- pick 2019 6th round pick (204th overall, Travis Homer )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Minnesota moved up six spots in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, sending Seattle picks No. 120 and No. 204 for No. 114. The Vikings selected Oklahoma guard Dru Samia, while Seattle used No. 120 on Gary Jennings and No. 204 on running back Travis Homer.
Why the Value Moved
Samia never secured a lasting role in Minnesota and struggled during his limited starting opportunities. Jennings did not provide Seattle with meaningful regular-season value either, but Homer became a useful reserve running back and core special-teams player over four seasons. His role gave the Seahawks the best sustained return among the three players tied directly to the exchange.
How the Trade Aged
This was a modest move-up, so the downside was never franchise-altering. Minnesota paid an extra sixth-round pick to target an interior lineman, a reasonable draft-day decision, but the player outcome did not justify the premium. Seattle effectively turned six spots of fourth-round position into an additional selection and found a useful roster contributor with that bonus pick.
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
Seattle wins and earns a B-. Minnesota receives a C- because Samia did not become the starting guard the move was designed to secure. Homer's multiyear special-teams and reserve value is enough to separate the Seahawks despite Jennings' limited contribution.