Atlanta sent picks No. 55 and No. 157 to Baltimore for tight…
Atlanta sent picks No. 55 and No. 157 to Baltimore for tight end Hayden Hurst and pick No. 134, which the Falcons used on Jaylinn Hawkins. Hurst gave Atlanta two productive seasons, but Baltimore used No. 55 on J.K. Dobbins and converted the fifth-rounder into additional trade value. The Ravens gained the stronger long-term return while Atlanta received a useful short-term starter.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Hayden Hurst
- pick 2020 4th round pick (134th overall, Jaylinn Hawkins)
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2020 2nd round pick (55th overall, J.K. Dobbins )
- pick 2020 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Daniel Thomas )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Atlanta acquired tight end Hayden Hurst and Baltimore's 2020 fourth-round pick, No. 134, while sending the Ravens picks Nos. 55 and 157. Atlanta's own announcement identifies No. 134 as the incoming selection, and the Falcons used that choice on safety Jaylinn Hawkins. Baltimore selected running back J.K. Dobbins at No. 55 and later used the fifth-round pick as trade capital.
Why the Value Separated
Hurst addressed a real need after Austin Hooper's departure and produced useful receiving seasons for Atlanta, including 56 catches, 571 yards and six touchdowns in 2020. The Falcons therefore received immediate value rather than merely renting a name. Baltimore, however, turned the premium pick into Dobbins, whose rookie season featured explosive rushing production and whose healthy stretches showed starter-level ability. The Ravens also extracted value from No. 157 in another roster move.
How the Deal Aged
Atlanta's return was respectable but short-lived. Hurst spent two seasons with the Falcons before moving on, while Hawkins developed into a defensive contributor but did not make the package transformational. Baltimore had already moved Hurst from a crowded tight end room and converted him into a second-round selection plus additional capital. Dobbins' injuries limited what might have been an even larger advantage, which keeps the grade from reaching elite territory.
Final Verdict
Baltimore wins, B+ to Atlanta's C+. The Falcons filled a need and received legitimate production, but they paid a meaningful second-round price for a player who was not a long-term answer. The Ravens monetized depth, landed a talented runner and gained another movable selection. Correctly tracing Atlanta's fourth-round return to No. 134 and Jaylinn Hawkins also makes the direct package clearer.