Carolina paid picks No. 124, 161 and 242 to Oakland to move…
Carolina paid picks No. 124, 161 and 242 to Oakland to move up 22 spots for tackle Daryl Williams at No. 102. Williams became a multi-year Panthers starter and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2017. Oakland created useful depth and later turned No. 124 into Nos. 128 and 218, but none of that return matched Williams' peak value. The aggressive move up worked exactly as Carolina hoped.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2015 4th round pick (124th overall subsequently traded, Kwon Alexander ), 2015 5th round pick (161st overall, Neiron Ball) and 2015 7th round pick (242nd overall, Dexter McDonald)
Carolina Panthers Received
- pick 2015 4th round pick (102nd overall, Daryl Williams)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Carolina entered the fourth round of the 2015 draft wanting offensive-line help and believed Oklahoma tackle Daryl Williams carried a higher grade than his remaining draft position. General manager Dave Gettleman sent Oakland picks No. 124, 161 and 242 to move up to No. 102. The Raiders accepted volume and moved back 22 spots.
What Each Side Received
Carolina selected Williams. Oakland received No. 124, No. 161 and No. 242. The Raiders later traded No. 124 to Tampa Bay for No. 128 and No. 218, adding another layer to their return. Neiron Ball and Dexter McDonald came from the other original selections.
How the Value Developed
Williams became the defining asset. He played in 10 games as a rookie, started 10 in 2016 and then started all 16 games at right tackle in 2017. That season he earned second-team AP All-Pro honors and played every offensive snap for Carolina. Oakland's volume was not worthless: the extra picks produced roster depth, and the follow-up trade led to Jon Feliciano, who became an NFL starter. Still, the Raiders did not get a player who matched Williams' Carolina peak.
Why Carolina Gets the Edge
Trading three picks to move up in the fourth round is aggressive and deserves scrutiny. In this case, Carolina's conviction was rewarded with a premium starter at a premium position. Oakland followed a rational value strategy, but quantity only wins when the resulting players collectively surpass the player surrendered.
Final Verdict
Carolina earns an A because Williams justified the move-up price with years of starting play and an All-Pro season. The Raiders receive a B- because they turned one pick into several useful chances and some real roster value, but they missed the best player. The Panthers win.