Philadelphia moved three late-round picks to Green Bay for…
Philadelphia moved three late-round picks to Green Bay for pick 126 and selected offensive lineman Todd Herremans. Herremans became a long-term Eagles starter, appearing in 127 games with 124 starts over a decade and playing multiple line positions. Green Bay's return produced only limited direct value, while one pick was moved again, making Philadelphia's consolidation of draft capital an emphatic win.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2005 5th round pick (167th overall, Michael Hawkins)
- pick 2005 6th round pick (175th overall, later traded)
- pick 2005 7th round pick (245th overall, Kurt Campbell)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2005 4th round pick (126th overall, Todd Herremans )
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Philadelphia had enough late-round inventory to move up and target an offensive lineman it valued. Green Bay chose the opposite strategy, turning one fourth-round selection into a fifth, sixth and seventh. Both approaches are defensible in isolation: the Eagles concentrated their capital in one prospect, while the Packers increased the number of chances they had to find useful players.
What the Returns Produced
The Eagles selected Todd Herremans at 126. He became a fixture on their offensive line, started 124 games, played guard and tackle, and remained with Philadelphia through the 2014 season. Green Bay used pick 167 on Michael Hawkins and 245 on Kurt Campbell, neither of whom became a significant long-term contributor. The Packers moved pick 175 to New England for picks 195 and 246, which became Craig Bragg and Will Whitticker.
How the Value Developed
Philadelphia's single hit was dramatically more valuable than Green Bay's collection of later attempts. Herremans provided a decade of continuity at one of football's most important position groups and played through multiple playoff runs. Green Bay did extract additional volume by trading down again, but the resulting players offered only brief or marginal service. More picks matter only when they convert into meaningful roster value.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This is an excellent counterexample to the idea that trading down always creates superior expected value. Green Bay accumulated chances, but Philadelphia correctly identified a player worth consolidating for. Because Herremans became a durable core starter and the Packers' return never approached that level, the hindsight margin is substantial.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win is the best fit. Green Bay Packers earns a D+, while Philadelphia Eagles earns a A. Those grades reflect the cost paid, the direct production received, the length and quality of each contribution, and any important downstream value created from draft capital.