NFL Trade Verdict
Vikings Win
Minnesota paid a large pick package but landed an elite pass rusher who became one of the franchise’s best defensive players.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick Jared Allen and 2009 6th round pick (187th overall subsequently traded, Brandon Underwood )
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2008 1st round pick (17th overall subsequently traded, Gosder Cherilus ), 2008 3rd round pick (73rd overall, Jamaal Charles ), 2008 3rd round pick (82nd overall, DaJuan Morgan ) and 2008 6th round pick (182nd overall, Kevin Robinson )
Trade Summary
Minnesota paid a large pick package but landed an elite pass rusher who became one of the franchise’s best defensive players.
Trade Analysis
Minnesota paid a large pick package but landed an elite pass rusher who became one of the franchise’s best defensive players. Kansas City collected premium draft capital, but Allen’s Vikings production made Minnesota the clear winner.