NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Dan Gronkowski and 2011 6th round pick (186th overall subsequently traded, D.J. Smith) from tampering) to Lions for Alphonso Smith and 2011 7th round pick (pick forfeited due. This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

September 4, 2010 Denver BroncosTampering To Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

Tampering To Lions Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Dan Gronkowski and 2011 6th round pick (186th overall subsequently traded, D.J. Smith) from tampering) to Lions for Alphonso Smith and 2011 7th round pick (pick forfeited due. This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Dan Gronkowski and 2011 6th round pick (186th overall subsequently traded, D.J. Smith) from tampering) to Lions for Alphonso Smith and 2011 7th round pick (pick forfeited due. This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. tampering) to Lions received Alphonso Smith and 2011 7th round pick (pick forfeited due and gave up Dan Gronkowski and 2011 6th round pick (186th overall subsequently traded, D.J. Smith).