Philadelphia sent pick No. 62 to Houston for Nos. 65, 188 and…
Philadelphia sent pick No. 62 to Houston for Nos. 65, 188 and 230. Houston selected center Juice Scruggs, who made 20 starts over his first three seasons. Philadelphia used No. 65 on Tyler Steen and No. 188 on Tanner McKee; Steen became a 17-game starter in 2025 and McKee provided credible backup-quarterback play. Both teams found useful players, but Philadelphia's two enduring pieces create the stronger aggregate return.
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2023 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Juice Scruggs)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2023 3rd round pick (65th overall, Tyler Steen)
- pick 2023 6th round pick (188th overall, Tanner McKee )
- pick 2023 7th round pick (230th overall, subsequently traded)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Houston moved up from No. 65 to No. 62 in the 2023 draft, sending Philadelphia picks 65, 188 and 230. The Texans selected Penn State center Juice Scruggs. Philadelphia used No. 65 on Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen and No. 188 on Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee; the No. 230 asset was later moved. The trade therefore became a useful comparison between Houston concentrating value in one lineman and Philadelphia spreading it across multiple prospects.
Why Philadelphia's Two Hits Matter
Steen developed steadily. He appeared in 11 games as a rookie, all 17 in 2024 and then started all 17 games in 2025. McKee also became more than a disposable late-round quarterback. In six regular-season appearances through 2025, including two starts, he completed 54 of 88 passes for 597 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. A starting offensive lineman plus a credible backup quarterback is a strong return from moving down only three spots.
How Houston Still Did Well
Scruggs gave the Texans real line value. He started six games as a rookie after beginning the season injured, then started all 13 games he played in 2024. His role decreased in 2025, when he appeared in all 17 games but started once. Even with that shift, 37 appearances and 20 starts from the No. 62 pick make Houston's side productive rather than disappointing.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia earns a B and Houston a B-. Both teams extracted useful NFL players, and this is far from a one-sided exchange. The difference is breadth: Philadelphia developed Steen into a full-time starter while also getting meaningful quarterback depth from McKee. That combination narrowly exceeds Scruggs' contribution and supports a Philadelphia Eagles Win.