Seattle traded its 1990 ninth-round pick to Dallas on July…
Seattle traded its 1990 ninth-round pick to Dallas on July 25, 1989 for tackle Daryle Smith. Smith did not play a regular-season game for the Seahawks and left their camp before appearing later that season with Cleveland. Dallas retained a real draft asset, which eventually became pick No. 230, Leon Perry, after further movement. The return was small, but Dallas clearly received more usable value.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1990 ninth round pick (#230-Leon Perry (b. 1966-10-16))
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Daryle Smith
Trade Analysis
Why Seattle Took the Chance
Seattle acquired offensive tackle Daryle Smith from Dallas on July 25, 1989 and surrendered a 1990 ninth-round pick. The cost was low, and Smith had prior NFL starting experience with the Cowboys, so the Seahawks were making a reasonable depth bet during the offseason. The evaluation changed quickly because the acquisition did not survive long enough to provide Seattle regular-season snaps.
What Happened to Smith
NFL career records show Smith played four games in 1989, all with Cleveland, not Seattle. Contemporary transaction reporting also noted that Smith left Seahawks camp before the regular season. That means Seattle spent a future selection without receiving a regular-season appearance from the player it acquired. A low acquisition price limits the damage, but zero games is still a failed direct return.
How Dallas Used the Pick Value
Seattle's ninth-round choice ultimately became No. 230 in the 1990 draft, Leon Perry, after the selection passed through Dallas to the Raiders. Dallas therefore did not simply lose Smith for nothing; it created transferable draft capital that retained value in later dealings. Perry himself did not become a productive NFL player, so the Cowboys' advantage should remain modest rather than being treated as a major personnel win.
Final Verdict
The comparison is straightforward. Seattle received no regular-season games from Smith, while Dallas turned a player it was moving on from into a draft asset that could be used in subsequent transactions. Because the pick's final player outcome was also limited, Dallas earns only C+ rather than a high grade. Seattle receives D+ for an acquisition that never reached the season. The result is a Dallas Cowboys Win.