Minnesota traded picks No. 47 and No. 117 to Philadelphia for…
Minnesota traded picks No. 47 and No. 117 to Philadelphia for Nos. 43 and 152, selecting safety Tyrell Johnson and defensive lineman Letroy Guion. Philadelphia drafted Trevor Laws and Quintin Demps. All four players reached the NFL, but Minnesota received the greater sustained starting value: Johnson started 27 games for the Vikings and Guion 31, while Laws and Demps were primarily rotational contributors during their Eagles tenures.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2008 2nd round pick (43rd overall, Tyrell Johnson )
- pick 2008 5th round pick (152nd overall, Letroy Guion)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2008 2nd round pick (47th overall, Trevor Laws)
- pick 2008 4th round pick (117th overall, Quintin Demps)
Trade Analysis
Why Minnesota Moved Up
The Vikings sent Philadelphia picks No. 47 and No. 117 for Nos. 43 and 152 during the 2008 draft. Minnesota used the higher second-round choice on Arkansas State safety Tyrell Johnson and the fifth-rounder on defensive lineman Letroy Guion. Philadelphia selected defensive tackle Trevor Laws at No. 47 and safety Quintin Demps at No. 117.
What Minnesota Received
Johnson became an immediate part of the secondary and ultimately appeared in 49 games for Minnesota with 27 starts. He recorded two interceptions during his Vikings tenure and provided several seasons of safety depth. Guion developed more slowly but became a durable interior contributor, appearing in 68 Vikings games and starting 31. He recorded five sacks for Minnesota and later continued as an NFL starter elsewhere. Together, the two picks generated meaningful multi-year defensive value.
What Philadelphia Received
Laws spent four seasons with the Eagles, appearing in 56 games but starting only two. He contributed five sacks from the interior and was a useful rotation piece. Demps offered safety depth and special-teams ability, but his most substantial starting opportunities came after leaving Philadelphia. The Eagles therefore received two legitimate NFL players without finding a long-term core starter from the move down.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This was not a failed trade for Philadelphia. Moving down produced two contributors, and the gap is about degree rather than one side receiving nothing. Minnesota simply turned its pair of selections into more sustained starting responsibility.
Final Verdict
Minnesota Vikings Win. Minnesota earns a B+ for the combined Johnson and Guion tenure. Philadelphia receives a C+ for useful but mostly rotational production from Laws and Demps. The Vikings created the stronger long-term return.