Denver Broncos received Su'a Cravens, the 2018 fourth-round…
Denver Broncos received Su'a Cravens, the 2018 fourth-round pick used on DaeSean Hamilton, and an additional 2018 fifth-round selection from Washington Commanders. Cravens played only five Denver games, while Hamilton supplied some receiving value. The B- grade reflects a useful but limited return, with the final Washington Commanders Win call based on the broader value Washington created from its package.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Su'a Cravens
- pick 2018 4th round pick (113th overall, DaeSean Hamilton )
- pick 2018 5th round pick (149th overall subsequently traded, Michael Dickson )
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2018 4th round pick (109th overall, Troy Apke )
- pick 2018 5th round pick (142nd overall subsequently traded, D.J. Reed )
- pick 2018 5th round pick (163rd overall, Tim Settle )
- pick conditional 2020 sixth round pick (not conveyed)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2018-03-29, Denver acquired Su'a Cravens plus two 2018 selections, while Washington received three 2018 selections and a conditional 2020 sixth-round pick that was not conveyed. The comparison centers on what each club actually received after the transaction, including regular-season service and draft outcomes that can be tied directly to the exchanged assets. That approach keeps a small historical deal proportional to the value it ultimately created.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver Broncos received Su'a Cravens, the 2018 fourth-round pick used on DaeSean Hamilton, and an additional 2018 fifth-round selection from Washington Commanders. Cravens played only five Denver games, while Hamilton supplied some receiving value. The B- grade reflects a useful but limited return, with the final Washington Commanders Win call based on the broader value Washington created from its package.
Washington Return
Washington Commanders received three 2018 draft selections plus a conditional 2020 sixth-round pick that was not conveyed. The package produced Troy Apke, Tim Settle, and additional draft value, creating more cumulative roster usefulness than Denver's return. The B+ grade reflects that broader outcome, supporting the final Washington Commanders Win verdict without overstating a deal that still gave Denver some value.
Value in Hindsight
Denver did receive real value from Hamilton and some flexibility from the extra pick, so the deal was not one-sided. Washington's collection of usable draft outcomes, however, proved broader and more durable than Denver's return. The grade gap stays limited when both sides received something useful and widens only when the documented returns clearly separated. This keeps the evaluation tied to the transaction itself instead of later reputation.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Commanders Win. Denver Broncos earns B-, and Washington Commanders earns B+. Washington earns the win because its draft package produced more cumulative roster value than Denver received from Cravens and the accompanying selections. Those grades reflect the package each club received, the service that followed, and the downstream value that can be connected confidently to the original exchange.