The Rams received the 2000 fifth-round pick used on Brian…
The Rams received the 2000 fifth-round pick used on Brian Young and a 2001 fifth-round selection later moved in the Darnerien McCants chain. Young developed into a long-term NFL defensive lineman, giving St. Louis substantial realized value. The A- grade reflects that durable contribution plus the additional future asset and supports a Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2000 5th round pick (139th overall, Brian Young )
- pick 2001 5th round pick (154th overall subsequently traded, Darnerien McCants )
Denver Broncos Received
- player Billy Jenkins
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2000-03-07, Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos completed this exchange. Los Angeles Rams received 2000 5th round pick (139th overall, Brian Young); 2001 5th round pick (154th overall subsequently traded, Darnerien McCants), while Denver Broncos received Billy Jenkins. Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Los Angeles Rams Return
The Rams received the 2000 fifth-round pick used on Brian Young and a 2001 fifth-round selection later moved in the Darnerien McCants chain. Young developed into a long-term NFL defensive lineman, giving St. Louis substantial realized value. The A- grade reflects that durable contribution plus the additional future asset and supports a Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver acquired safety Billy Jenkins, who provided a veteran presence but did not match the long-term value produced by Brian Young for the Rams. The C grade reflects a legitimate player return with a shorter and less valuable outcome than the draft package Denver surrendered. That gap leaves the Broncos on the losing side of the exchange.
Value in Hindsight
Brian Young drives the evaluation. The Rams used one of Denver's selections on a defensive lineman who built a long NFL career, and they also held another future fifth-round asset. Billy Jenkins provided Denver with a veteran player, but his return did not approach the durability and cumulative value St. Louis received.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Rams Win. Los Angeles Rams earns a A-, and Denver Broncos earns a C. Those grades weigh the supported compensation, the quality and duration of the resulting contributions, and the practical football value each club ultimately realized from the exchange.