NFL Trade Verdict

Philadelphia Eagles Win

Denver acquired Ben Smith from Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 1995 3rd round pick (78th overall, Chris Jones) and 1996 5th round pick (147th overall, Whit Marshall). Denver paid draft capital for Ben Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Philadelphia Eagles.

April 18, 1994 Denver BroncosPhiladelphia Eagles Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

Philadelphia Eagles Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Ben Smith from Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 1995 3rd round pick (78th overall, Chris Jones) and 1996 5th round pick (147th overall, Whit Marshall). Denver paid draft capital for Ben Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Philadelphia Eagles.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Ben Smith from Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 1995 3rd round pick (78th overall, Chris Jones) and 1996 5th round pick (147th overall, Whit Marshall). Denver paid draft capital for Ben Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia Eagles received 1995 3rd round pick (78th overall, Chris Jones) and 1996 5th round pick (147th overall, Whit Marshall) and gave up Ben Smith.