NFL Trade Verdict
Arizona Cardinals Win
Arizona acquired DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round pick from Houston for David Johnson, a second-round pick, and a future fourth. Cardinals Win. Hopkins immediately gave Arizona elite WR1 production, including a huge 2020 season, while Houston’s return did not come close to matching his impact. Outcome note: even with a shorter peak than hoped, the initial value gap was enormous
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick DeAndre Hopkins and 2020 4th round pick (131st overall, Rashard Lawrence )
Houston Texans Received
- pick David Johnson, 2020 2nd round pick (40th overall, Ross Blacklock ) and 2021 4th round pick (122nd overall subsequently traded, Tyler Shelvin )
Trade Analysis
Houston received David Johnson, a second-round pick, and a future fourth while sending DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth to Arizona. Hopkins was the best asset by a wide margin and produced immediate star value for Arizona