Las Vegas Raiders received 2019 5th round pick (149th…
Las Vegas Raiders received 2019 5th round pick (149th overall, Hunter Renfrow) in the 2019-04-27 exchange with Dallas Cowboys. Hunter Renfrow became a Pro Bowl receiver, topped 1,000 receiving yards in a season, and developed into one of the Raiders' most productive later-round selections of the era. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a A- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2019 5th round pick (149th overall, Hunter Renfrow )
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 2019 5th round pick (158th overall, Michael Jackson )
- pick 2019 7th round pick (218th overall, Mike Weber )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2019-04-27, Las Vegas Raiders received 2019 5th round pick (149th overall, Hunter Renfrow), while Dallas Cowboys received 2019 5th round pick (158th overall, Michael Jackson); 2019 7th round pick (218th overall, Mike Weber). The comparison is limited to the consideration controlled directly after the transaction. Later trades involving an acquired pick or player are separate moves, so they are used only to explain provenance when necessary and are not treated as extra compensation here.
Oakland Raiders Return
Las Vegas Raiders received 2019 5th round pick (149th overall, Hunter Renfrow) in the 2019-04-27 exchange with Dallas Cowboys. Hunter Renfrow became a Pro Bowl receiver, topped 1,000 receiving yards in a season, and developed into one of the Raiders' most productive later-round selections of the era. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a A- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas Cowboys received 2019 5th round pick (158th overall, Michael Jackson); 2019 7th round pick (218th overall, Mike Weber) in the 2019-04-27 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Michael Jackson and Mike Weber did not deliver anything close to Renfrow's peak or sustained impact for Dallas, leaving the Cowboys well behind on realized value. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Dallas Cowboys surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a C grade for Dallas Cowboys.
Value in Hindsight
Oakland moved from No.158/218 to No.149 and selected Hunter Renfrow. Renfrow became a Pro Bowl receiver and 1,000-yard player for the Raiders, while Dallas received Michael Jackson and Mike Weber and did not approach that direct return. This is a clear Raiders win. The direct exchange is sufficiently documented to make a firm hindsight judgment. The grades reflect the difference between what each side received and what those assets ultimately became for the clubs, while avoiding credit for unrelated transactions that occurred later.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas Raiders receives a A- and Dallas Cowboys receives a C. The verdict is Las Vegas Raiders Win. This result reflects the direct package, the value each team actually realized, and the modest or substantial separation created by those outcomes.