New York sent Philadelphia picks No. 161 and No. 194 for No.…
New York sent Philadelphia picks No. 161 and No. 194 for No. 153 and No. 227, then used the higher selection on Jeremy Kerley. Kerley became a dependable slot receiver and returner, producing 182 catches and 2,225 receiving yards during his first five Jets seasons. Philadelphia's Julian Vandervelde was a reserve lineman, while the other acquired pick was immediately moved again.
New York Jets Received
- pick 2011 5th round pick (153rd overall, Jeremy Kerley)
- pick 2011 7th round pick (227th overall, Scotty McKnight)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2011 5th round pick (161st overall, Julian Vandervelde)
- pick 2011 6th round pick (194th overall subsequently traded, Markell Carter )
Trade Analysis
Why New York Moved Up
The Jets traded picks No. 161 and No. 194 to Philadelphia for No. 153 and No. 227 during the 2011 draft. New York used the fifth-rounder on TCU receiver Jeremy Kerley and the seventh-rounder on Scotty McKnight. The target was Kerley, a slot receiver and return specialist who could contribute without requiring premium capital.
What Philadelphia Received
Philadelphia selected offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde at No. 161. Vandervelde spent several seasons around the Eagles roster and provided reserve depth, but he never became a regular starter. The Eagles then flipped pick No. 194 to New England for No. 193, which they used on Brian Rolle. That secondary move created some short-term value, but it remained modest.
How Kerley Separated the Deal
Kerley became a reliable part of the Jets offense almost immediately. He caught 29 passes as a rookie and developed into a steady slot option, eventually compiling 270 career receptions for 3,116 yards. Much of his best work came in New York, where he also contributed as a punt returner. That level of sustained production is an excellent return from the middle of the fifth round.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The Jets did not pay a future premium or surrender an early pick. They exchanged a small amount of draft position and a sixth-rounder for a player who became a multi-year offensive contributor. Philadelphia gathered extra flexibility, but it never turned that flexibility into comparable value.
Final Verdict
New York Jets Win. Kerley's production earns New York an A-. Philadelphia receives a C- because Vandervelde and the follow-up Rolle move supplied some roster value, but not enough to approach what the Jets received from Kerley.