NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Larron Jackson; 1972 fifth round pick (#109-Billy Taylor) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson. Denver converted Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

August 11, 1971 Denver BroncosHouston Oilers Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Larron Jackson; 1972 fifth round pick (#109-Billy Taylor) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson. Denver converted Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Larron Jackson; 1972 fifth round pick (#109-Billy Taylor) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson. Denver converted Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received Cleophus Johnson / Cleothus Johnson / Cleo Johnson and gave up Larron Jackson; 1972 fifth round pick (#109-Billy Taylor).