Los Angeles sent Alec Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick…
Los Angeles sent Alec Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick to New York for 2018 fourth- and sixth-round selections. The Rams drafted John Franklin-Myers and John Kelly, but neither became a long-term Rams fixture. New York received 26 starts, 173 tackles and six interceptions from Ogletree across two seasons, giving the Giants the stronger original-team football return.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2018 4th round pick (135th overall, John Franklin-Myers )
- pick 2018 6th round pick (176th overall, John Kelly)
New York Giants Received
- player Alec Ogletree
- pick 2019 7th round pick (245th overall, Chris Slayton)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Giants acquired linebacker Alec Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick from the Rams in March 2018. Los Angeles received New York's 2018 fourth-round pick, No. 135, and sixth-round pick, No. 176. The Rams selected defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers at No. 135 and running back John Kelly at No. 176. New York used the deal to install a veteran leader in the middle of a defense being reorganized under a new coaching staff.
Why New York Pulled Ahead
Ogletree's contract was expensive, but the Giants received substantial direct production. He started all 26 games he played for New York over two seasons, led the team with 173 tackles in that span and intercepted six passes. Five of those interceptions came in 2018, including two returned for touchdowns. Los Angeles received some rookie-year value from Franklin-Myers and a smaller role from Kelly, but neither became a lasting Rams contributor. Their more productive later work elsewhere should not be credited back to Los Angeles.
How the Trade Aged
The Giants released Ogletree after two seasons, so this was not a decade-long solution. Still, the comparison has to use the value each original club actually realized. New York received two seasons of starting linebacker play, leadership and unusually strong takeaway production. The Rams obtained cheaper draft assets and salary flexibility, which were legitimate benefits, but the players selected did not produce enough for Los Angeles to create separation.
Final Verdict
New York wins with a B, while Los Angeles earns a C+. The Giants paid a meaningful price and took on salary, but they received 26 starts and tangible defensive production. The Rams' draft return was reasonable in theory yet modest in realized Rams value, shifting the hindsight verdict toward New York.