Washington acquired Henry Childs from New Orleans for the…
Washington acquired Henry Childs from New Orleans for the 1982 third-round pick that became No. 68, Kenny Duckett. Six days later, Washington moved Childs to the Rams for a better third-round choice at No. 61 plus a seventh-round pick. New Orleans still received useful value from Duckett, who produced 34 catches for 503 yards and four touchdowns as a Saint, but Washington’s immediate asset flip created the stronger return.
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 1982 third round pick (#68-Kenny Duckett)
Washington Commanders Received
- player Henry Childs
Trade Analysis
The Documented Exchange
On April 30, 1981, New Orleans sent veteran tight end Henry Childs to Washington for a 1982 third-round draft choice. That selection became No. 68 overall. Saints historical material specifically identifies Kenny Duckett as being drafted with the choice acquired from Washington for Childs, and draft-transaction records match the same pick lineage.
What New Orleans Received
The Saints used No. 68 on wide receiver Kenny Duckett. He played four seasons with New Orleans, catching 34 passes for 503 yards and four touchdowns. He also contributed heavily on kickoff returns, including 33 returns for 719 yards in 1983 and 29 for 580 yards in 1984. That is legitimate value from a third-round selection, even though Duckett never became a full-time offensive starter.
What Washington Received
Childs never played a regular-season game for Washington. Instead, six days after acquiring him, the club traded him to the Los Angeles Rams. Washington received the 1982 third-round pick that became No. 61 plus a seventh-round choice. In effect, Washington turned the No. 68 future third it had surrendered into a higher third-round selection and an extra draft asset without using Childs on the field.
Final Verdict
New Orleans did well enough to earn a solid grade because Duckett supplied several seasons of receiving and return production. Washington nevertheless created more asset value almost immediately, improving its draft position and adding another pick. That successful flip makes Washington the winner, B+ to B-. The result is especially notable because Washington improved the draft position and added another selection without needing Childs to appear in a regular-season game.