Green Bay traded picks No. 86 and No. 122 to Philadelphia for…
Green Bay traded picks No. 86 and No. 122 to Philadelphia for No. 71 and selected safety Morgan Burnett. Burnett became a long-term Packers starter, played 121 career games, intercepted 10 passes and was part of Green Bay’s Super Bowl XLV championship season. Philadelphia selected Daniel Te’o-Nesheim and Mike Kafka, neither of whom developed into a meaningful Eagles contributor. Green Bay decisively won the move-up.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2010 3rd round pick (71st overall, Morgan Burnett)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2010 3rd round pick (86th overall, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim)
- pick 2010 4th round pick (122nd overall, Mike Kafka)
Trade Analysis
Why Green Bay Moved Up
The Packers sent picks No. 86 and No. 122 to Philadelphia for the 71st selection in the 2010 draft. Green Bay used the pick on Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett, targeting a young defensive back for a roster that was already close to championship contention. Philadelphia chose to move down and increase its total number of selections.
What Burnett Became
Burnett quickly developed into a long-term starter in Green Bay’s secondary. He played 121 games in his NFL career, intercepted 10 passes and spent the large majority of his prime with the Packers. A knee injury limited his rookie season, but he was part of the 2010 championship roster and returned to start 16 games in 2011. He remained a regular defensive presence in Green Bay through the 2017 season.
What Philadelphia Received
The Eagles used No. 86 on defensive end Daniel Te’o-Nesheim and No. 122 on quarterback Mike Kafka. Te’o-Nesheim appeared in only a handful of games for Philadelphia before being waived. Kafka served as a reserve quarterback and made only limited regular-season appearances. Neither selection became a sustained starter or delivered anything close to Burnett’s defensive workload.
Why the Trade Became Lopsided
Philadelphia’s strategy of moving down was reasonable in theory because it added another draft chance. The problem was execution: two selections produced minimal team-specific value, while Green Bay used the consolidated pick on a player who started for most of a decade.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win. Burnett’s longevity and starting role earn the Packers an A. Philadelphia receives a D because neither Te’o-Nesheim nor Kafka developed into a meaningful Eagles contributor. Green Bay paid a fourth-round premium and received exactly the kind of long-term starter that justifies moving up.