Atlanta sent picks No. 137 and No. 230 to Oakland to move up…
Atlanta sent picks No. 137 and No. 230 to Oakland to move up two spots for John Cominsky at No. 135. Cominsky showed useful versatility but never became a major Falcons starter and later found a larger role after leaving Atlanta. Oakland selected Foster Moreau at No. 137, and his four productive Raiders seasons make the trade-down side more valuable.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (135th overall, John Cominsky )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (137th overall, Foster Moreau)
- pick 2019 7th round pick (230th overall, Quinton Bell)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Atlanta sent Oakland the 137th and 230th selections in the 2019 draft for pick No. 135. The Falcons chose Charleston defensive lineman John Cominsky. The Raiders moved down only two spots, selected LSU tight end Foster Moreau at No. 137 and used the seventh-round pick on Quinton Bell. Because the move was so small, Oakland needed only modest value from the extra selection to improve its position.
Why the Raiders Pulled Ahead
Moreau quickly became more than a depth pick. He caught five touchdown passes as a rookie, earned starts and remained a useful part of the Raiders offense across four seasons. He was never the primary receiving tight end while Darren Waller was at his peak, but he provided blocking, red-zone value and dependable snaps. Bell did not add much to the return. Cominsky flashed versatility for Atlanta but never established the same sustained role there and later produced some of his better football after leaving the Falcons.
How the Deal Aged
This is the kind of trade-down that front offices hope to make on Day 3. Oakland surrendered almost no draft position, still selected a player it could use, and gained another lottery ticket. Atlanta's decision was not disastrous because Cominsky became a legitimate NFL defensive lineman, but the Falcons paid a premium to ensure they got him and did not receive his best later-career seasons. Moreau's four-year Raiders tenure supplied the most reliable team-specific value.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas wins with a B+, while Atlanta earns a C+. The margin is not enormous, but Moreau's sustained offensive role outweighs Cominsky's limited Atlanta tenure, and the Raiders also received the extra seventh-round opportunity. Moving down two spots proved to be the better bargain.