Baltimore received New England's 2020 fourth-round choice,…
Baltimore received New England's 2020 fourth-round choice, which ultimately became the No. 129 slot before being moved again. That was the most valuable single piece in the transaction and gave the Ravens stronger draft capital to work with. That result supports a B- grade within the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2020 4th round pick (129th overall subsequently traded, Cameron Clark )
New England Patriots Received
- player Jermaine Eluemunor
- pick 2020 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Isaiah Hodgins )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2019-08-29, Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots completed an exchange in which Baltimore Ravens received 2020 4th round pick (129th overall subsequently traded, Cameron Clark), while New England Patriots received Jermaine Eluemunor and 2020 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Isaiah Hodgins). Both sides obtained identifiable football value, so the hindsight comparison turns on what those pieces actually produced after the move rather than on the number of names or selections in the package. The later careers and roster roles provide the clearest way to separate the returns.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Baltimore received New England's 2020 fourth-round choice, which ultimately became the No. 129 slot before being moved again. That was the most valuable single piece in the transaction and gave the Ravens stronger draft capital to work with. That result supports a B- grade within the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict. The grade reflects realized contribution, role, and duration rather than the apparent size of the package on the transaction date.
New England Patriots Return
New England received offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor plus a separate 2020 sixth-round choice. Eluemunor provided useful line depth, while the sixth-rounder was quickly moved again. The Patriots did receive two assets, but the package did not clearly surpass the value of the fourth-round selection sent to Baltimore. That result supports a C+ grade within the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict. The comparison gives weight to actual professional contribution and does not treat a larger asset count as automatically more valuable.
Value in Hindsight
This is a narrow Ravens win rather than a major one. New England obtained a useful player and retained some draft flexibility, while Baltimore held the more valuable selection. The gap comes from asset quality more than from the number of pieces. Looking back at the completed careers and downstream outcomes makes the relative value clearer than it was on the day of the exchange.
Final Verdict
Baltimore wins with a B-. New England receives a C+ because Eluemunor supplied useful depth and the extra pick had value, but the Ravens' fourth-round return was stronger overall. The grades are intentionally scaled to the modest size of the transaction and the strength of the documented on-field return.