Denver Broncos received Jeff Severson in the exchange with…
Denver Broncos received Jeff Severson in the exchange with Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. Jeff Severson gave Denver a full season of defensive-back depth and several starts. Against the other side's return of 1976 seventh round pick (#197-Larry Harris), that outcome supports a B- grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Denver Broncos Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Jeff Severson
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 1976 seventh round pick (#197-Larry Harris)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans completed this transaction on 1975-08-05. Denver Broncos received Jeff Severson, while Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received 1976 seventh round pick (#197-Larry Harris). Historical transaction records support the package, allowing the deal to be judged by the football value each asset eventually produced rather than by its reputation on the trade date.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver Broncos received Jeff Severson in the exchange with Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. Jeff Severson gave Denver a full season of defensive-back depth and several starts. Against the other side's return of 1976 seventh round pick (#197-Larry Harris), that outcome supports a B- grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Denver Broncos Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
Houston Oilers Return
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received 1976 seventh round pick (#197-Larry Harris) in the exchange with Denver Broncos. The seventh-round choice became Larry Harris, but that downstream selection did not create a stronger Oilers return. Against the other side's return of Jeff Severson, that outcome supports a D+ grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Denver Broncos Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
Value in Hindsight
The documented exchange is clear enough to compare by actual return. Jeff Severson gave Denver a full season of defensive-back depth and several starts. The seventh-round choice became Larry Harris, but that downstream selection did not create a stronger Oilers return. Taken together, those results explain the grade spread and whether the transaction produced a clear winner or remained close to even. The verdict follows the stronger realized return while still giving the other club credit for any useful contribution it received.
Final Verdict
Denver Broncos Win. Denver Broncos receives a B-, while Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans receives a D+. The grades reflect the documented package and the value that followed from it, with the margin scaled to the actual importance of the transaction.