Denver sent the 113th pick in the 2019 draft to Baltimore for…
Denver sent the 113th pick in the 2019 draft to Baltimore for Joe Flacco, hoping the veteran quarterback could stabilize the position. Flacco started only eight games for the Broncos, throwing for 1,822 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions before his season ended. Baltimore used the pick on Justice Hill, who became a long-running Ravens back and special-teams contributor. The durability and retained value make Baltimore the clear winner.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (113th overall, Justice Hill )
Denver Broncos Received
- player Joe Flacco
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Denver acquired Joe Flacco from Baltimore on March 13, 2019, sending the 113th overall selection in that year's draft to the Ravens. Baltimore used the fourth-round pick on running back Justice Hill. The move came after Lamar Jackson had replaced Flacco as Baltimore's starting quarterback, allowing the Ravens to recover draft value from a veteran whose role had changed.
Denver Broncos Return
Flacco started eight games for Denver in 2019. He completed 171 of 262 passes for 1,822 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions. The production was serviceable in stretches, but the experiment never became a durable quarterback solution. His season ended after eight starts, and Denver moved on rather than building around him. For a fourth-round selection, the Broncos received less than one full season of starting availability.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Hill became a long-term roster piece. He appeared in 16 games as a rookie and remained with Baltimore across multiple seasons, contributing as a runner, receiver and kick returner. His career with the Ravens extended far beyond the short window Denver received from Flacco, and he eventually took on larger offensive roles while continuing to contribute on special teams.
Value in Hindsight
The key separation is asset life. Denver paid a top-115 pick for a veteran quarterback who made eight starts. Baltimore turned a player it no longer needed as its starter into a draft choice that became a useful, multi-year contributor. Hill did not need to become a star for that conversion to create more durable value.
Final Verdict
Baltimore wins comfortably. The Ravens earn a B+ for turning an outgoing veteran into years of useful production. Denver earns a C- because Flacco provided legitimate starts but not enough longevity to justify the fourth-round cost.