Pittsburgh sent Baltimore a 2021 fifth-round pick for…
Pittsburgh sent Baltimore a 2021 fifth-round pick for defensive lineman Chris Wormley and a 2021 seventh-rounder. Wormley became a useful Steelers rotational lineman and produced a career-best seven sacks in 2021, while Pittsburgh used the seventh-round selection on punter Pressley Harvin III. Baltimore moved the fifth-round asset again, but its downstream return did not match the multi-season service Pittsburgh received from both incoming pieces.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2021 5th round pick (168th overall subsequently traded, Zach Davidson)
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Chris Wormley
- pick 2021 7th round pick (254th overall, Pressley Harvin)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The Ravens sent Chris Wormley and a 2021 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh for a 2021 fifth-round selection. Baltimore was dealing from defensive-line depth and improving its draft position, while the Steelers obtained an experienced former third-round defender who already knew the AFC North. The included seventh-rounder reduced Pittsburgh's net draft cost.
Why the Value Separated
Wormley became more than a one-year rental. He played three seasons for Pittsburgh and delivered his best pass-rushing production in 2021, recording seven sacks. That kind of rotation value is meaningful for a fifth-round price, particularly because the Steelers were able to use him at multiple spots along the defensive front.
How the Deal Aged
Pittsburgh also used the seventh-round pick on Pressley Harvin III, who served as the team's punter for multiple seasons. Baltimore's acquired fifth-round selection was subsequently moved rather than becoming a direct Ravens contributor tied to this transaction. The Ravens gained trade flexibility, but the realized player service on Pittsburgh's side is easier to identify and more substantial.
Final Verdict
Pittsburgh earns a B+ and the win; Baltimore gets a C. The Steelers turned a modest draft downgrade into several seasons from Wormley plus a starting specialist. Baltimore's roster logic was reasonable and the fifth-rounder retained value as currency, but the Ravens did not create a comparable direct football return. Pittsburgh won without the deal ever becoming a headline transaction. The grade also accounts for acquisition cost, length of useful service, positional importance, and whether later draft movement created tangible roster value rather than merely theoretical capital.