Minnesota traded wide receiver Troy Williamson to…
Minnesota traded wide receiver Troy Williamson to Jacksonville for the 193rd pick in the 2008 draft and selected Jaymar Johnson. Williamson caught only eight passes for 64 yards and one touchdown across two Jaguars seasons. Johnson made the Vikings as a reserve after a practice-squad year but recorded only one NFL reception. Both teams took inexpensive chances on disappointing assets, and neither created meaningful long-term value.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- player Troy Williamson
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2008 6th round pick (193rd overall, Jaymar Johnson)
Trade Analysis
Why Jacksonville Took the Chance
Jacksonville acquired Troy Williamson from Minnesota for a sixth-round pick in February 2008. Williamson had been the seventh overall selection only three years earlier, and the Jaguars were betting that his speed could still translate if a new setting helped him overcome the inconsistency that marked his Vikings tenure. For pick No. 193, the financial and draft-capital risk was modest.
What Williamson Gave Jacksonville
The hoped-for revival never arrived. Williamson appeared in 10 games over two Jaguars seasons and caught eight passes for 64 yards and one touchdown. Injuries and limited production kept him from establishing a meaningful offensive role. Jacksonville paid only a late pick, but the club still received very little usable value.
What Minnesota Received
The Vikings used No. 193 on wide receiver Jaymar Johnson. He spent his rookie year on the practice squad, then appeared in six games in 2009 as a reserve receiver and return option. He recorded one reception before an injury cost him the 2010 season, and he never became a regular part of Minnesota's offense. The selection therefore did not become the kind of late-round find that could have turned the trade strongly toward the Vikings.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Minnesota deserves some credit for converting a former premium pick who no longer fit into fresh draft capital, while Jacksonville made a low-cost reclamation attempt. The problem is that neither new asset produced enough to create separation.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Jacksonville and Minnesota each receive D+ grades. Williamson failed to revive his career with the Jaguars, and Johnson delivered only marginal Vikings production. Both sides spent little and received little.