Dallas traded kicker Raul Allegre to Baltimore for a 1984…
Dallas traded kicker Raul Allegre to Baltimore for a 1984 ninth-round pick after Allegre lost a training-camp competition. The Cowboys eventually used No. 232 on John Hunt, who played only a handful of NFL games. Allegre immediately became one of the league's most productive kickers, making 30 of 35 field goals in 1983 and scoring 112 points for the Colts, then remaining with the franchise through 1985.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1984 ninth round pick (#232-John Hunt)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Raul Allegre
Trade Analysis
Why Dallas Moved Allegre
Raul Allegre had impressed during training camp, but Dallas already had established kicker Rafael Septien. With no need to carry two kickers, the Cowboys traded Allegre to Baltimore rather than release him. Contemporary accounts place the deal on August 29 and describe the compensation as a future ninth-round selection.
What Dallas Received
The Cowboys eventually used the 1984 ninth-round pick, No. 232, on John Hunt. Hunt saw very limited NFL action, appearing in only a few games. Dallas at least recovered an asset for a player blocked on its depth chart, but the selected player did not give the club a meaningful return.
How Allegre Transformed the Colts' Kicking Game
Allegre was immediately excellent in Baltimore. He made 30 of 35 field-goal attempts in 1983, an 85.7 percent rate, scored 112 points and earned second-team All-Pro recognition. He remained the Colts' kicker through 1985 before later winning a Super Bowl with the Giants. The important trade value, however, came right away: Baltimore acquired a top-performing specialist for a ninth-round choice.
Why the Colts Win
The price was tiny compared with the production. Dallas made a reasonable roster decision, but the downstream pick offered almost nothing while Allegre became a major scoring weapon for Baltimore. The outcome shows how a surplus player can still become far more valuable to the acquiring club.
Final Verdict
The Colts earn an A- and Dallas a D+. Allegre's immediate All-Pro-caliber season and continued service gave Baltimore exceptional value for a late-round pick. Dallas deserves some credit for obtaining compensation, but the realized returns are not close.