Arizona received the 1987 selection that became No. 127 Ilia…
Arizona received the 1987 selection that became No. 127 Ilia Jarostchuk. That draft return did not develop into a comparable long-term contribution, leaving St. Louis with little realized football value from the exchange. The D+ grade reflects the limited payoff from the pick compared with the productive seasons Lionel Washington supplied after joining the Raiders.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 1987 draft pick (#127-Ilia Jarostchuk)
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Lionel Washington
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1987-03-17, Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders completed this exchange. Arizona Cardinals received 1987 draft pick (#127-Ilia Jarostchuk), while Las Vegas Raiders received Lionel Washington. Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Arizona Cardinals Return
Arizona received the 1987 selection that became No. 127 Ilia Jarostchuk. That draft return did not develop into a comparable long-term contribution, leaving St. Louis with little realized football value from the exchange. The D+ grade reflects the limited payoff from the pick compared with the productive seasons Lionel Washington supplied after joining the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
The Raiders acquired Lionel Washington, who became a productive defensive back and special-teams contributor across multiple seasons in Los Angeles. His sustained role gave the club a meaningful return from a modest draft expenditure. The A- grade reflects that durable on-field value and supports the Los Angeles Raiders Win verdict over the Cardinals' limited pick outcome.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive factor is sustained NFL contribution. Lionel Washington supplied several productive seasons to the Raiders, while the No. 127 selection did not generate a comparable payoff for St. Louis. That separation in realized football value supports both the Raiders' strong grade and the clear Los Angeles Raiders Win conclusion.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Raiders Win. Arizona Cardinals earns a D+, and Las Vegas Raiders earns a A-. Those grades weigh the supported compensation, the quality and duration of the resulting contributions, and the practical football value each club ultimately realized from the exchange.