NFL Trade Verdict

Vikings Win

Minnesota traded down and still landed Chris Cook, Everson Griffen, and extra value, with Griffen becoming the prize.

April 22, 2010 Minnesota Vikings ↔ Detroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: major

Minnesota Vikings Received

pick 2010 2nd round pick (34th overall, Chris Cook ), 2010 4th round pick (100th overall, Everson Griffen ) and 2010 7th round pick (214th overall, Mickey Shuler )

Detroit Lions Received

pick 2010 1st round pick (30th overall, Jahvid Best ) and 2010 4th round pick (128th overall, Jason Fox )

Trade Summary

Minnesota traded down and still landed Chris Cook, Everson Griffen, and extra value, with Griffen becoming the prize.

Trade Analysis

Minnesota traded down and still landed Chris Cook, Everson Griffen, and extra value, with Griffen becoming the prize. Detroit got Jahvid Best, whose career was derailed by injuries, while Minnesota’s volume approach aged well.