Philadelphia traded the 166th overall pick in the 2003 draft…
Philadelphia traded the 166th overall pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay for selections 185 and 244. The Packers used No. 166 on linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer, while the Eagles selected Jeremy Bridges and Norman LeJeune. Hillenmeyer did not become a Packers contributor after leaving for Chicago, and Philadelphia gained two chances from one late pick. The Eagles receive the slight edge, though the overall stakes remained modest.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2003 6th round pick (185th overall, Jeremy Bridges)
- pick 2003 7th round pick (244th overall, Norman LeJeune)
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2003 5th round pick (166th overall, Hunter Hillenmeyer)
Trade Analysis
Why Green Bay Moved Up
The Packers chose to consolidate two late picks to move into the fifth round for linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer. Draft-day trades like this are usually about conviction: Green Bay preferred one specific player to two later opportunities and paid picks 185 and 244 to secure him at No. 166. The cost was meaningful only in volume, not in premium draft position.
What Philadelphia Gained
Philadelphia went the other direction and increased its number of selections. The Eagles used No. 185 on offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges and No. 244 on defensive back Norman LeJeune. Two late picks gave the club more chances to uncover depth and developmental value, which fit a roster already strong enough to compete for the NFC.
How the Player Outcomes Affected the Grade
The irony is that Hillenmeyer's best NFL work came after Green Bay, not for Green Bay. He was waived and later became a long-term contributor in Chicago. Bridges also built an NFL career, but much of his later value came away from Philadelphia. LeJeune did not create a major return. Because the direct team-specific outcomes were limited, this is not a trade where hindsight creates a dramatic gap.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win, narrowly. The Eagles earn a B-minus for turning one fifth-round selection into two opportunities, while Green Bay receives a C-plus because the move-up target did not become a Packers contributor. The trade still sits close to even in scale, but Philadelphia's extra draft volume and the lack of Green Bay payoff justify the small edge.