The Jets moved down five spots from No. 71 and added pick No.…
The Jets moved down five spots from No. 71 and added pick No. 220, selecting linebacker Anthony Schlegel at No. 76 and defensive tackle Titus Adams at No. 220. Schlegel played only four games for New York before being waived, and Adams never appeared in a regular-season game for the Jets. The extra selection did not compensate for the loss of the more productive player taken by Philadelphia.
New York Jets Received
- pick 2006 third-round pick (No. 76, Anthony Schlegel )
- pick 2006 seventh-round pick (No. 220, Titus Adams )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2006 third-round pick (No. 71, Chris Gocong )
Trade Analysis
Philadelphia Moves Up
On April 29, 2006, the Eagles traded picks No. 76 and No. 220 to the Jets for pick No. 71. Philadelphia selected Cal Poly linebacker Chris Gocong. New York used No. 76 on Ohio State linebacker Anthony Schlegel and No. 220 on Nebraska defensive tackle Titus Adams. The price for Philadelphia was small: five spots in the third round plus a seventh-round selection.
What Gocong Became
Gocong missed his rookie year but then developed into a regular part of Philadelphia's defense. He played 47 games for the Eagles from 2007 through 2009 and started 35 of them, contributing against the run and as an occasional pass rusher. He was not an upper-tier linebacker, yet three seasons of starting work is a substantial return from the 71st selection.
The Jets' Two Selections
Schlegel's New York tenure was extremely short. He appeared in four games as a rookie and was waived before his second season. Adams never played a regular-season game for the Jets and later appeared only briefly elsewhere. New York therefore gained an extra draft choice but failed to turn either selection into a meaningful contributor for its own roster.
Why the Trade Is Clear
Draft-day move-ups are often criticized because the acquiring team sacrifices multiple chances. This one worked because the player Philadelphia targeted became a starter while both of New York's chances fizzled. The Eagles did not need Gocong to become a Pro Bowler for the exchange to pay off.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia earns a B+ for obtaining three active seasons and 35 starts from Gocong at a modest price. New York receives a D+ because neither Schlegel nor Adams produced lasting value. The Eagles win comfortably.
Gocong supplied Philadelphia several seasons of starting linebacker play while New York's two selections produced very little overall.