NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) from Minnesota Vikings on 1980-09-06, sending Nick Bebout in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) for Nick Bebout. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

September 6, 1980 Minnesota VikingsSeattle Seahawks Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

  • pick 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) from Minnesota Vikings on 1980-09-06, sending Nick Bebout in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) for Nick Bebout. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) from Minnesota Vikings on 1980-09-06, sending Nick Bebout in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) for Nick Bebout. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.