Philadelphia sent picks 15, 124, 162 and 166 to Houston to…
Philadelphia sent picks 15, 124, 162 and 166 to Houston to move up two spots for Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis at No. 13. Houston selected guard Kenyon Green at No. 15 and moved the later picks in additional draft-day deals. Davis developed into a durable starting piece on Philadelphia's defensive front, while Green's early career was less stable, giving the Eagles the stronger directly attributable return.
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2022 1st round pick (15th overall, Kenyon Green ), 2022 4th round pick (124th overall subsequently traded, Cade York ), 2022 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Montrell Washington) and 2022 5th round pick (166th overall subsequently traded, Tycen Anderson )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2022 1st round pick (13th overall, Jordan Davis )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Philadelphia moved from pick No. 15 to No. 13 in the 2022 first round, sending Houston a fourth-round pick and two fifth-rounders to make the two-slot jump. The Eagles selected Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. Houston chose guard Kenyon Green at No. 15 and later moved the additional selections in other trades. The core question is whether Philadelphia's targeted move produced enough certainty to justify giving Houston three extra Day 3 assets.
Why Philadelphia Came Out Ahead
Davis became a dependable part of an unusually deep Eagles defensive front. His value extends beyond traditional box-score production because his size and run defense occupy double teams and allow Philadelphia to build different fronts around him. Most importantly, he became a recurring starter on a team competing deep into January. The Eagles paid to eliminate the risk that another club would take their preferred interior defender, and the player justified that conviction.
How Houston Fared
Houston's side looked attractive on draft night because moving down only two spots produced three extra picks. Green, however, did not establish the same level of stability as Davis, and the later selections were subsequently mixed into other transactions. Those follow-up deals can be evaluated on their own, but Houston cannot simply claim every eventual player selected after the picks changed hands again. The direct comparison therefore favors Philadelphia's proven centerpiece.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia earns an A- and Houston a C+. The Texans accumulated excellent quantity for a small drop, but the Eagles acquired the best directly attributable player in Davis and turned him into a long-term starter on a championship-caliber defensive line. Houston's flexibility had value; Philadelphia's realized football value was stronger. The Eagles win the trade despite paying a significant premium to move just two positions.