Philadelphia traded picks 188 and 237 to Detroit to move up…
Philadelphia traded picks 188 and 237 to Detroit to move up seven spots to No. 181 for linebacker Kyron Johnson. Detroit stayed in the sixth round and selected Malcolm Rodriguez at No. 188, then used No. 237 on Chase Lucas. Rodriguez quickly became a useful Lions linebacker and special-teams contributor, while Johnson had a limited Eagles tenure. Detroit gained the best player while also adding an extra selection.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 2022 6th round pick (188th overall, Malcolm Rodriguez )
- pick 2022 7th round pick (237th overall, Chase Lucas )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2022 6th round pick (181st overall, Kyron Johnson )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
On the final day of the 2022 draft, Philadelphia sent picks 188 and 237 to Detroit for pick 181. The Eagles used the higher sixth-rounder on Kansas linebacker Kyron Johnson. Detroit moved back seven spots and selected Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez at No. 188, then took defensive back Chase Lucas at No. 237. This is one of the cleanest forms of draft comparison because the exchanged picks turned directly into identifiable players.
Why Detroit Came Out Ahead
Rodriguez immediately outperformed the typical expectation for a sixth-round linebacker. He earned defensive snaps early, became a reliable rotational contributor and added special-teams value. Detroit also retained the extra seventh-round selection and used it on Lucas, creating another roster opportunity without sacrificing the player who became the transaction's best return. The Lions effectively got paid to move down and still found the superior contributor.
How Philadelphia Fared
The Eagles targeted Johnson for his speed, leadership and special-teams profile. He did contribute in that phase, so the move was not completely empty. But he never established a substantial defensive role in Philadelphia, and his tenure was short. Trading two selections to move seven spots is a reasonable Day 3 gamble when the targeted player hits; it becomes costly when the club that moved down finds the more useful player instead.
Final Verdict
Detroit earns an A- and Philadelphia a D+. The Lions added a seventh-round pick, selected Rodriguez after the move down, and received the strongest on-field contribution in the deal. Philadelphia's rationale was understandable, but Johnson did not provide enough value to justify surrendering the extra selection. The combination of efficiency and player outcome gives Detroit a clear win.
Rodriguez became a regular Detroit defensive contributor, while Philadelphia received only limited special-teams value from Johnson before his Eagles tenure ended relatively quickly.