Miami Dolphins Win
Miami acquired 2022 4th round pick (125th overall, Erik Ezukanma) from Steelers for 2021 5th round pick (156th overall, Isaiahh Loudermilk). Miami paid a steep price to move back up for Jaylen Waddle, but Waddle became an explosive core receiver and justified much of the investment. The grade still accounts for era, role, uncertainty in conditional picks or cash terms, and whether the traded asset produced meaningful on-field value after the move
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2022 4th round pick (125th overall, Erik Ezukanma )
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 2021 5th round pick (156th overall, Isaiahh Loudermilk )
Trade Analysis
Steelers received 2021 5th round pick (156th overall, Isaiahh Loudermilk) and gave up 2022 4th round pick (125th overall, Erik Ezukanma). From the partner side, this becomes C- because Miami's revised outcome carries the opposite value judgment. The partner assessment mirrors the same second-pass logic: actual player utility, draft capital converted into real contributors, opportunity cost, and whether the trade created lasting roster value beyond the transaction itself