Oakland Raiders received Elijah Nevett from New Orleans…

The Exchange

The material exchange is clear: New Orleans sent defensive back Elijah Nevett to Oakland for a future draft choice. Historical draft-trade material points toward 1972 No. 150 Curt Watson as the likely selection, but that downstream link is not certain enough to state without qualification. The useful hindsight question is therefore narrow: what value did each club receive from the documented assets, and how much weight should be placed on the parts of the return that can be followed with confidence?

Oakland Raiders Return

Oakland Raiders received Elijah Nevett from New Orleans Saints, giving up draft pick (probably 1972 #150-Curt Watson). Oakland obtained a veteran player immediately and did not have to wait for a future selection to become useful. Nevett gave the Raiders a direct roster asset, which is enough to support the modest B- mark in a low-stakes deal. That return supports a B- grade for Oakland Raiders. The final verdict is Oakland Raiders Win.

New Orleans Saints Return

New Orleans Saints received draft pick (probably 1972 #150-Curt Watson) from Oakland Raiders, giving up Elijah Nevett. New Orleans converted Nevett into future draft value. The likely trail to No. 150 Curt Watson provides a plausible endpoint, but because that connection remains qualified, the Saints' return deserves only a restrained C rather than extra credit for an uncertain downstream result. That return supports a C grade for New Orleans Saints. The final verdict is Oakland Raiders Win.

Value in Hindsight

This was a relatively modest transaction, so the grade spread should reflect the scale of the assets. Veteran-for-veteran swaps, late-round choices, and cash considerations can matter without becoming franchise-changing events. When a later pick identity is known, it helps clarify the result; when one detail remains uncertain, the judgment should stop at the strongest supported description instead of pretending the record is more precise than it is.

Final Verdict

The final call is Oakland Raiders Win. Oakland Raiders receives B-, while New Orleans Saints receives C. Those grades reflect the direct football value of the package and the quality of the traceable outcome. Where the returns are close, the marks stay close; where one side clearly turned its asset into more useful value, the separation is larger without overstating the importance of a smaller trade.