New England traded Nos. 125, 129 and a 2021 sixth-round pick…
New England traded Nos. 125, 129 and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Jets for No. 101 in the 2020 draft, then selected tight end Dalton Keene. The Patriots consolidated three selections to move up, but Keene never developed into a significant offensive contributor. The Jets gained volume with James Morgan, Cameron Clark and Hamsah Nasirildeen, yet their group also produced little durable value.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2020 3rd round pick (101st overall, Dalton Keene )
New York Jets Received
- pick 2020 4th round pick (125th overall, James Morgan )
- pick 2020 4th round pick (129th overall, Cameron Clark )
- pick 2021 6th round pick (186th overall, Hamsah Nasirildeen )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
New England acquired the No. 101 pick in the 2020 draft from the Jets for Nos. 125 and 129 plus a 2021 sixth-round selection, later No. 186. The Patriots selected Dalton Keene. The Jets selected James Morgan and Cameron Clark in 2020 and Hamsah Nasirildeen in 2021. The direct package is therefore one third-round pick for three later selections.
Boston/New England Patriots Return
New England traded Nos. 125, 129 and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Jets for No. 101 in the 2020 draft, then selected tight end Dalton Keene. The Patriots consolidated three selections to move up, but Keene never developed into a significant offensive contributor. The Jets gained volume with James Morgan, Cameron Clark and Hamsah Nasirildeen, yet their group also produced little durable value.
New York Titans/Jets Return
The Jets sent pick No. 101 to New England in 2020 for Nos. 125 and 129 plus a 2021 sixth-round selection. Those choices became James Morgan, Cameron Clark and Hamsah Nasirildeen. New England used No. 101 on Dalton Keene. The Jets acquired three opportunities for one, but none became a lasting impact player, leaving the trade much closer to even than the raw asset count initially suggested.
Value in Hindsight
The asset count favors New York, while the draft position favored New England. In practice, neither approach succeeded. Keene's limited Patriots tenure failed to reward the move-up, and the Jets' three-player return did not produce a durable starter who would create clear separation. The trade became a collection of missed opportunities rather than a decisive win for either side.
Final Verdict
New England and New York each receive a C-. The Patriots paid too much for the production they received from Keene, but the Jets did not capitalize on the additional selections. With no direct return becoming a substantial long-term contributor, the transaction belongs as an Even Trade.