Las Vegas moved up from No. 121 to No. 109, sending Detroit…
Las Vegas moved up from No. 121 to No. 109, sending Detroit an additional fifth-round pick at No. 172. The Raiders selected guard John Simpson, who developed into a starting offensive lineman and logged significant snaps before leaving the club. Detroit used the return on Logan Stenberg and Jason Huntley, but neither became a comparable long-term contributor for the Lions. The realized value favors Las Vegas.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2020 4th round pick (121st overall, Logan Stenberg)
- pick 2020 5th round pick (172nd overall, Jason Huntley )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2020 4th round pick (109th overall, John Simpson)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Raiders traded picks 121 and 172 to Detroit to move up to No. 109, where they selected Clemson guard John Simpson. Detroit turned its two selections into guard Logan Stenberg and running back Jason Huntley. On draft value alone, the Lions received the extra chance typically expected when a club moves down in the fourth round.
Why the Value Separated
The player outcomes reversed that theoretical edge. Simpson worked his way into the Raiders' lineup and accumulated meaningful starting experience before his Las Vegas tenure ended. He later continued his career with other teams, reinforcing that the pick produced an NFL-caliber lineman. Stenberg struggled to secure a regular role for Detroit, and Huntley did not become part of the Lions' backfield.
How the Deal Aged
That difference matters because this deal was not decided by a star. It was decided by whether either side found a serviceable professional from modest draft capital. Las Vegas did. Detroit had two bites at the apple but did not receive comparable on-field returns, so the extra fifth-rounder did not translate into the advantage suggested by the original pick arithmetic.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas earns a B and the win. Simpson provided useful starting snaps at a low acquisition cost, which is a successful fourth-round outcome even without a second contract from the Raiders. Detroit gets a D+ because two selections produced little sustained value. The trade demonstrates that a move down only works if the additional opportunities become useful players.