Los Angeles sent two fifth-round picks to New England for No.…
Los Angeles sent two fifth-round picks to New England for No. 134 and No. 243, selecting Greg Gaines and Nick Scott. Both became meaningful contributors, and each played a role on the Rams' Super Bowl LVI championship team. New England moved the two fifth-rounders onward, but the Rams' direct conversion of the acquired picks into two useful defenders creates a clear advantage.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (134th overall, Greg Gaines)
- pick 2019 7th round pick (243rd overall, Nick Scott )
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2019 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Cameron Smith )
- pick 2019 5th round pick (167th overall subsequently traded, Clayton Thorson )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Rams sent New England two fifth-round picks, Nos. 162 and 167, to acquire the 134th and 243rd selections in the 2019 draft. Los Angeles selected Washington defensive tackle Greg Gaines in the fourth round and Penn State safety Nick Scott in the seventh. The Patriots did not simply make two selections with the incoming picks; both slots were moved again as part of other draft-day transactions.
Why Los Angeles Created Separation
Gaines and Scott both developed beyond the minimum expectation for their draft positions. Gaines became a stout interior defender and regular starter, while Scott grew from a special-teams role into significant snaps in the secondary. Both were on the Rams' Super Bowl LVI championship team, giving Los Angeles two contributors from a single maneuver. That is strong value from one fourth-rounder and one seventh-rounder, especially when the price was two selections only one round apart from the higher incoming choice.
How the Deal Aged
New England's side is harder to credit with comparable direct value because the two acquired fifth-round selections became currency in additional trades rather than core Patriots players. Draft capital can still create value when it is moved, but the clearest realized result from this specific branch belongs to Los Angeles. The Rams converted both acquired slots into players who survived several seasons, filled real roles and contributed during a championship window.
Final Verdict
Los Angeles wins with an A-, while New England earns a C. The Patriots maintained flexibility, but the Rams produced two homegrown defensive contributors and received championship-season snaps from both. Hitting on two selections at very different points of Day 3 gives Los Angeles the clear edge.