The Rams sent the Jets the 134th pick in the 1990 draft for…
The Rams sent the Jets the 134th pick in the 1990 draft for veteran cornerback Bobby Humphery. Los Angeles wanted an experienced starter and got immediate use from Humphery, who played all 16 games, started 10 and intercepted four passes in 1990. New York used the fifth-round pick on Robert McWright, whose Jets impact was limited. The Rams got the better short-term football return.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- player Bobby Humphrey (a) / Bobby Humphery
New York Jets Received
- pick 1990 fifth round pick (#134-Robert McWright)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
The Rams entered the 1990 draft looking for an experienced cornerback and found one in Bobby Humphery, a veteran who had started every game for the Jets in each of the previous two seasons. New York had added another corner in the draft and accepted Los Angeles's fifth-round pick, No. 134. Rams coach John Robinson publicly described the price as favorable for his club.
What Los Angeles and New York Received
Los Angeles received Humphery and inserted him into the secondary. New York used pick No. 134 on Robert McWright. The transaction was a straightforward veteran-for-pick exchange, making the immediate comparison especially useful: the Rams were buying known NFL experience, while the Jets preferred a younger, cheaper player selected in the fifth round.
How the Value Developed
Humphery played all 16 games for the Rams in 1990, started 10 of them and intercepted four passes. His Los Angeles tenure lasted only that season, so this was not a decade-long win, but he gave the Rams exactly the veteran help they sought. McWright did not develop into a comparable contributor for the Jets and was out of their plans relatively quickly.
Final Verdict
The limited length of Humphery's Rams stay keeps this from earning an elite grade, but Los Angeles still extracted meaningful starting and turnover production for a fifth-round choice. New York's replacement asset did not generate enough NFL value to match it. The Rams therefore deserve the edge without overstating the magnitude: Los Angeles earns a B, New York C+, and the Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams Win verdict fits the result.