NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle acquired Jim Jodat from Los Angeles Rams on 1980-08-26, sending 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten) in return. Seattle's side of this 1980 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Jim Jodat and surrendered 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten). The B grade reflects the known return, while Los Angeles Rams's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

August 26, 1980 Seattle SeahawksLos Angeles Rams Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Los Angeles Rams Received

  • pick 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Jim Jodat from Los Angeles Rams on 1980-08-26, sending 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten) in return. Seattle's side of this 1980 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Jim Jodat and surrendered 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten). The B grade reflects the known return, while Los Angeles Rams's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Jim Jodat from Los Angeles Rams on 1980-08-26, sending 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten) in return. Seattle's side of this 1980 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Jim Jodat and surrendered 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten). The B grade reflects the known return, while Los Angeles Rams's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.