NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Preston Pearson; Ocie Austin from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Ray May; 1971 twelfth round pick (#294-Bob Wuensch / Bobby Wuensch). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return.

May 30, 1970 Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Baltimore Colts Confidence: high Tier: minor

Indianapolis Baltimore Colts Received

  • player Ray May
  • pick 1971 twelfth round pick (#294-Bob Wuensch / Bobby Wuensch)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Preston Pearson; Ocie Austin from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Ray May; 1971 twelfth round pick (#294-Bob Wuensch / Bobby Wuensch). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Preston Pearson; Ocie Austin from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Ray May; 1971 twelfth round pick (#294-Bob Wuensch / Bobby Wuensch). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received Ray May; 1971 twelfth round pick (#294-Bob Wuensch / Bobby Wuensch) and gave up Preston Pearson; Ocie Austin. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.