Denver received edge defender Jacob Martin plus the future…
Denver received edge defender Jacob Martin plus the future fifth-round selection that became Kris Abrams-Draine. Martin gave Denver a short rotational contribution before moving on, while Abrams-Draine developed into useful young secondary depth and earned starting opportunities. That combination gave the Broncos both immediate roster help and a later young contributor from the same package.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Jacob Martin
- pick 2024 5th round pick (145th overall, Kris Abrams-Draine )
New York Jets Received
- pick 2024 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Devontez Walker )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2022-11-01, Denver Broncos received Jacob Martin and 2024 5th round pick (145th overall, Kris Abrams-Draine), while New York Jets received 2024 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Devontez Walker). The value question is not which side collected more names or nominal draft slots, but what those assets actually produced for the clubs that controlled them. The completed historical research makes the direct return on each side clear enough to compare without crediting later transactions that required separate consideration.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver received edge defender Jacob Martin plus the future fifth-round selection that became Kris Abrams-Draine. Martin gave Denver a short rotational contribution before moving on, while Abrams-Draine developed into useful young secondary depth and earned starting opportunities. That combination gave the Broncos both immediate roster help and a later young contributor from the same package.
New York Jets Return
New York received a future fourth-round selection, the nominally higher draft asset in the exchange. The Jets later moved that pick as part of another transaction that required additional consideration, so the direct value trace from this trade is less substantial than Denver's combination of Martin and Abrams-Draine. The Jets still recovered meaningful draft capital, but the realized return was thinner.
Value in Hindsight
The best way to judge this exchange is by the football value directly created by the original consideration. Denver received edge defender Jacob Martin plus the future fifth-round selection that became Kris Abrams-Draine. New York received a future fourth-round selection, the nominally higher draft asset in the exchange. That comparison keeps later moves separate and gives proper weight to starting service, useful depth, longevity, and the actual results of the draft capital involved.
Final Verdict
Denver Broncos receives a B- and New York Jets receives a C+. The verdict is Denver Broncos Win. The grade spread reflects the scale of the direct return: a decisive edge where one club secured sustained production, a narrower edge where the difference was modest, and equal marks when neither side created enough value to separate itself.