Miami reacquired center Mike Hudock from the New York Jets…
Miami reacquired center Mike Hudock from the New York Jets for tackle Nick DeFelice. Hudock's second Dolphins stay was brief, and he moved on again during 1967 without becoming a meaningful long-term return. DeFelice likewise did not develop into a significant Jets contributor after the swap. With neither club receiving durable on-field value, the exchange is best treated as even rather than forcing a winner from two limited returns.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Mike Hudock
New York Jets Received
- player Nick DeFelice
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
On 1967-04-04, Miami Dolphins received Mike Hudock, while New York Jets received Nick DeFelice. Miami's all-time transaction history records the April 4, 1967 DeFelice-for-Hudock swap. The exchange is best judged by what those assets actually became for the acquiring clubs, rather than by the apparent size of each package on the day of the deal.
What Miami Dolphins Got
Miami reacquired center Mike Hudock, but the move did not turn into a meaningful long-term Dolphins gain. Hudock soon moved on and appeared only briefly with Kansas City later in 1967. That outcome gives the Miami Dolphins side a clear basis for its C grade. The value here is tied to real roster contribution, draft conversion, durability and the length of time the acquired assets helped the club. Short stays and assets that never reached the field count far less than multi-season production.
What New York Jets Got
The Jets received tackle Nick DeFelice, whose major professional playing time had already come earlier in the decade. He did not become a significant on-field return for New York after the exchange. That result supports a C grade for New York Jets. The comparison also accounts for timing: immediate production can matter even when it does not last, while draft capital becomes especially valuable when it turns into a long-term starter or when the player sent away performs at a high level for years.
Final Verdict
The final judgment is Even Trade. The decisive factor is the gap in realized football value between the two returns, not simply the number of names or picks exchanged. Miami Dolphins earns a C, while New York Jets earns a C. The result reflects the full historical arc of the players and selections involved and leaves room for useful short-term contributions on the losing side without treating them as equal to the stronger long-term return.