Dallas Cowboys received Johnathan Hankins and 2024 7th round…
Dallas Cowboys received Johnathan Hankins and 2024 7th round pick (233rd overall, Nathan Thomas). Dallas added veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for immediate interior-line help and also received a future seventh-round choice. Hankins was the only established NFL player in the package when the deal was made. Dallas obtained the more useful mix of present and future value, so the existing Cowboys advantage remains the best fit. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- player Johnathan Hankins
- pick 2024 7th round pick (233rd overall, Nathan Thomas )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2023 6th round pick (204th overall subsequently traded, Jarrick Bernard-Converse )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2022-10-25, Dallas Cowboys received Johnathan Hankins and 2024 7th round pick (233rd overall, Nathan Thomas), while Las Vegas Raiders received 2023 6th round pick (204th overall subsequently traded, Jarrick Bernard-Converse). Team and player records support the package. The comparison focuses on value each club controlled after the exchange.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas Cowboys received Johnathan Hankins and 2024 7th round pick (233rd overall, Nathan Thomas). Dallas added veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for immediate interior-line help and also received a future seventh-round choice. Hankins was the only established NFL player in the package when the deal was made. Dallas obtained the more useful mix of present and future value, so the existing Cowboys advantage remains the best fit. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Dallas Cowboys. The grade reflects the practical return created for this franchise rather than merely the name attached to a pick after later movement.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Las Vegas Raiders received 2023 6th round pick (204th overall subsequently traded, Jarrick Bernard-Converse). Las Vegas received the 2023 sixth-round choice that ultimately carried the No. 204 slot. That return provided draft flexibility, but it did not match the combination of an established veteran and an additional future pick that Dallas acquired. Dallas obtained the more useful mix of present and future value, so the existing Cowboys advantage remains the best fit. That outcome supports a C grade for Las Vegas Raiders. This side is judged on the value it actually controlled after the trade, including documented playing time and clearly traceable use of acquired selections.
Value in Hindsight
Dallas obtained the more useful mix of present and future value, so the existing Cowboys advantage remains the best fit. The comparison gives the most weight to regular-season contribution, starting value, and clearly documented conversion of acquired draft capital. Later selections by another holder are useful for tracing a pick, but they are not treated as on-field production for a club that had already moved the asset.
Final Verdict
The final call is Dallas Cowboys Win. Dallas Cowboys earns B+, and Las Vegas Raiders earns C. Those grades match the supported package and the relative football value each side ultimately realized, without overstating the exchange or assigning another club's later player outcome to the wrong team.