Detroit moved up to No. 96 for Brodric Martin and sent…
Detroit moved up to No. 96 for Brodric Martin and sent Arizona picks Nos. 122, 139 and 168. Martin appeared in only six games with one start over his first two active seasons. Arizona's return produced guard Jon Gaines II, quarterback Clayton Tune and linebacker Owen Pappoe, giving the Cardinals several roster contributors. The package was not spectacular, but it clearly outperformed Detroit's limited result.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 2023 4th round pick (122nd overall, Jon Gaines ), 2023 5th round pick (139th overall, Clayton Tune ) and 2023 5th round pick (168th overall, Owen Pappoe )
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2023 3rd round pick (96th overall, Brodric Martin)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Detroit acquired the 96th pick from Arizona in the 2023 draft and selected defensive tackle Brodric Martin. The Cardinals received picks 122, 139 and 168, which became offensive lineman Jon Gaines II, quarterback Clayton Tune and linebacker Owen Pappoe. Detroit paid three selections to target a specific interior defender, while Arizona chose to spread the value across three developmental players.
Why Arizona Gets the Edge
The Cardinals did not land a star, but they created more usable roster value. Gaines appeared in 30 games across 2024 and 2025 and started five games in his second active season. Tune served as a backup quarterback for two seasons in Arizona and made one start before continuing his career elsewhere. Pappoe also supplied depth and special-teams value. Collectively, the three selections gave Arizona several chances to extract contributions from the trade.
What Detroit Received
Martin never established the role that would justify the move up. He appeared in only six regular-season games through 2025 and made one start, leaving Detroit with very little realized production from the No. 96 selection. A developmental defensive tackle can take time, but surrendering three picks raises the bar. By the end of the evaluation window, the Lions had not received enough playing time or impact to match the breadth of Arizona's return.
Final Verdict
Arizona earns a B- and the win; Detroit receives a D+. The Cardinals' package produced multiple roster contributors, while Martin's limited availability and role made the Lions' trade-up poor value. The gap is clear even without overstating Arizona's haul.