Houston acquired Gareon Conley for a 2020 third-round pick…
Houston acquired Gareon Conley for a 2020 third-round pick during a 2019 playoff push. Conley immediately started in an injury-hit secondary and appeared in the postseason, but his Texans tenure was short and injuries prevented a lasting return. The Raiders later used the acquired pick as part of a trade-down that generated three selections, giving Las Vegas more durable roster value.
Houston Texans Received
- player Gareon Conley
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2020 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded, Devin Asiasi )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Houston sent Oakland a 2020 third-round pick for cornerback Gareon Conley on October 21, 2019. The pick became No. 91. The Raiders did not use it directly; during the 2020 draft they paired No. 91 with No. 159 and moved down with New England for picks No. 100, No. 139 and No. 172. Houston made the original move because injuries had created an immediate need in the secondary during a playoff race.
Why the Raiders Pulled Ahead
Conley stepped into Houston's lineup quickly and gave the Texans needed snaps during the second half of 2019, including the postseason. That immediate contribution mattered, but his tenure did not develop into a multiyear solution. Injuries disrupted the next phase of his career, and Houston did not receive sustained starting value from the former first-round pick. Las Vegas, by contrast, preserved and expanded the draft asset. The trade-down produced multiple selections, including Amik Robertson, who became a useful defensive back, while the remaining capital created further roster flexibility.
How the Deal Aged
A deadline rental can be worthwhile when it materially improves a contender, and Houston did reach the divisional round. The problem is that a third-round pick is a meaningful price for such a short window. Oakland had already decided Conley was not part of its long-term plan and turned that decision into a movable Day 2 asset. By converting the pick into several later selections, the Raiders extended the value across multiple roster spots rather than one partial-season contributor.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas wins with a B+, while Houston earns a C. Conley helped when the Texans needed a corner, so the move was not empty. The Raiders nevertheless received the more durable and flexible return from a player they were ready to move, and the short Houston tenure prevents the Texans from matching it.