Indianapolis moved down from No. 75 to No. 85 and received…
Indianapolis moved down from No. 75 to No. 85 and received picks No. 149 and No. 182, selecting Julian Blackmon and Danny Pinter before later trading No. 182. Detroit used No. 75 on Jonah Jackson and No. 197 on John Penisini. Jackson became a Pro Bowl guard, while Blackmon developed into a multi-year starting safety. Both teams converted the swap into substantial starting value.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2020 3rd round pick (75th overall, Jonah Jackson)
- pick 2020 6th round pick (197th overall, John Penisini )
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2020 3rd round pick (85th overall, Julian Blackmon )
- pick 2020 5th round pick (149th overall, Danny Pinter)
- pick 2020 6th round pick (182nd overall subsequently traded, Michael Onwenu )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Detroit acquired picks 75 and 197 from Indianapolis for selections 85, 149 and 182. The Lions used No. 75 on guard Jonah Jackson and No. 197 on defensive tackle John Penisini. The Colts selected safety Julian Blackmon at 85 and guard Danny Pinter at 149, then moved pick 182 to New England in a separate trade later in the draft.
Why the Value Separated
The headliners on both sides became legitimate starters. Jackson developed quickly on Detroit's offensive line and earned a Pro Bowl selection after the 2021 season. Blackmon started 14 games as a rookie and remained a central Colts defensive back through the following seasons, producing interceptions, forced fumbles and dependable coverage value. Both were strong outcomes for third-round selections.
How the Deal Aged
Indianapolis also preserved optionality by moving down and collecting extra capital. Pinter supplied reserve-line depth, and the 182nd pick became the currency for a later trade that yielded two sixth-round selections. Detroit, meanwhile, was justified in moving up because Jackson became a high-level starter at a premium interior-line role, while Penisini provided useful defensive-line snaps before retiring and later returning.
Final Verdict
This is an even trade with B+ grades. Detroit found the best offensive-line outcome in Jackson, while Indianapolis found a long-term safety in Blackmon and extracted additional depth and trade flexibility from the rest of the package. The teams used different approaches, but both converted the transaction into several seasons of useful NFL production without a clear loser. The grade also accounts for acquisition cost, length of useful service, positional importance, and whether later draft movement created tangible roster value rather than merely theoretical capital.