New York Jets received Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick…
New York Jets received Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert), 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin) in the 2017-09-01 exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round choice from the Jets for Jermaine Kearse, a 2018 second-round choice and a 2018 seventh-round choice. The supported outcome gives New York Jets a B grade. The overall verdict is New York Jets Win, based on the direct football and draft value actually realized after the trade.
New York Jets Received
- player Jermaine Kearse
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert )
- pick 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Sheldon Richardson
- pick 2018 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, David Williams )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2017-09-01, New York Jets received Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert), 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin), while Seattle Seahawks received Sheldon Richardson, 2018 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, David Williams). Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round choice from the Jets for Jermaine Kearse, a 2018 second-round choice and a 2018 seventh-round choice. Team and league records agree on the package. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.
New York Jets Return
For New York Jets, the direct return was Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert), 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin). The supported grade is B. That mark reflects concrete on-field contribution or usable draft capital traceable to this side of the exchange. Later success elsewhere is not credited back to a team that no longer controlled the asset.
Seattle Seahawks Return
For Seattle Seahawks, the direct return was Sheldon Richardson, 2018 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, David Williams). The supported grade is C. The same standard applies: realized team value matters more than name recognition or hypothetical development. When a pick moved again, the original holder receives credit for the asset it controlled, not automatically for the terminal player's career.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.
Final Verdict
The final call is New York Jets Win. New York Jets receives a B, while Seattle Seahawks receives a C. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.