Baltimore Ravens received 2023 7th round pick (229th overall,…
Baltimore Ravens received 2023 7th round pick (229th overall, Andrew Vorhees). Baltimore used the 2023 No. 229 selection on Andrew Vorhees. After recovering from the knee injury that affected his draft position, Vorhees developed into a multi-season starter and made 17 starts in 2025. Vorhees developed into a materially more valuable original-team return than Watson's early Cleveland contribution, so Baltimore owns the stronger result. That outcome supports an A- grade for Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2023 7th round pick (229th overall, Andrew Vorhees )
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2024 6th round pick (206th overall, Nathaniel Watson )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2023-04-29, Baltimore Ravens received 2023 7th round pick (229th overall, Andrew Vorhees), while Cleveland Browns received 2024 6th round pick (206th overall, Nathaniel Watson). Team and player records support the package. The comparison focuses on value each club controlled after the exchange.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Baltimore Ravens received 2023 7th round pick (229th overall, Andrew Vorhees). Baltimore used the 2023 No. 229 selection on Andrew Vorhees. After recovering from the knee injury that affected his draft position, Vorhees developed into a multi-season starter and made 17 starts in 2025. Vorhees developed into a materially more valuable original-team return than Watson's early Cleveland contribution, so Baltimore owns the stronger result. That outcome supports an A- grade for Baltimore Ravens. The grade reflects the practical return created for this franchise rather than merely the name attached to a pick after later movement.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland Browns received 2024 6th round pick (206th overall, Nathaniel Watson). Cleveland received the future sixth-round choice that became No. 206 Nathaniel Watson. Watson's early Browns role was much smaller than the starting value Baltimore ultimately received from Vorhees. Vorhees developed into a materially more valuable original-team return than Watson's early Cleveland contribution, so Baltimore owns the stronger result. That outcome supports a C grade for Cleveland Browns. 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
Vorhees developed into a materially more valuable original-team return than Watson's early Cleveland contribution, so Baltimore owns the stronger result. 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 Baltimore Ravens Win. Baltimore Ravens earns A-, and Cleveland Browns 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.