Las Vegas acquired pick No. 135 from New England and selected…
Las Vegas acquired pick No. 135 from New England and selected Aidan O'Connell, while the Patriots received picks Nos. 144 and 214 for Atonio Mafi and Ameer Speed. O'Connell made 17 starts over his first two seasons and threw for more than 3,900 career yards through 2025. New England's two players provided depth but less impact, giving the Raiders a modest win.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2023 4th round pick (135th overall, Aidan O'Connell )
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2023 5th round pick (144th overall, Atonio Mafi )
- pick 2023 6th round pick (214th overall, Ameer Speed )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Las Vegas acquired the 135th pick from New England in the 2023 draft, sending the Patriots picks 144 and 214. The Raiders selected quarterback Aidan O'Connell. New England chose offensive lineman Atonio Mafi at No. 144 and defensive back Ameer Speed at No. 214. The Patriots gained an extra selection by moving down nine spots, while Las Vegas targeted a developmental quarterback in the fourth round.
Why Las Vegas Gets the Edge
O'Connell delivered far more regular-season quarterback work than is typical for a fourth-round pick. He started games as a rookie and again in 2024, finishing his first two seasons with meaningful starting experience. Through 2025 his career line included 3,932 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He did not become an unquestioned franchise starter, but competent quarterback starts carry significant roster value, especially at the acquisition cost represented by pick No. 135.
How New England's Return Developed
Mafi played 17 games and started five as a rookie in New England, giving the Patriots some immediate line depth. Speed appeared in 17 career games, primarily in reserve and special-teams roles. Both were legitimate NFL selections, but neither became a sustained impact player for New England. The extra quantity from trading down therefore did not overcome the value Las Vegas received from a quarterback who was capable of starting multiple games.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas earns a B and the win; New England receives a C+. The Patriots extracted some depth, but O'Connell's starting experience and passing production give the Raiders the more valuable realized return.
New England received two depth players from the move down, including five rookie starts from Atonio Mafi. Las Vegas used the 135th pick on Aidan O'Connell, who provided 17 starts and nearly 4,000 passing yards through 2025, giving the Raiders substantially more positional value.