Green Bay Packers traded Trevor Davis to the Raiders for the…
Green Bay Packers traded Trevor Davis to the Raiders for the 2020 sixth-round pick that became No. 192, Jon Runyan. Davis lasted only part of the 2019 season in Oakland, while Runyan developed into a durable Green Bay guard and started 50 games from 2021 through 2023. Converting a fringe return specialist into a multi-year starter earns Green Bay an A-.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2020 6th round pick (192nd overall, Jon Runyan )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Trevor Davis
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Green Bay sent return specialist Trevor Davis to Oakland in September 2019 for a 2020 sixth-round choice. That selection became No. 192, Jon Runyan. Davis remained with the Raiders for only part of the 2019 season before being waived. Runyan, by contrast, developed into a dependable Packers guard and started 50 games from 2021 through 2023. The long-term value of the two returns ended up sharply different.
Green Bay Packers Return
The Packers converted a player on the edge of their plans into a late-round pick and then hit on the selection. Runyan's value was not merely that he made the roster; he became a sustained starter on the offensive line. Finding that level of contribution at No. 192 is an excellent outcome, especially when the outgoing player was a specialist Green Bay was willing to move for modest compensation.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
The Raiders were seeking immediate return and receiver help, and Davis offered those skills. However, the stay was brief and did not produce lasting value for Oakland. Once Davis was waived, the exchange became difficult to justify in hindsight because the sixth-round choice given up became a long-term starter for the other club. A D+ reflects the low original cost while acknowledging the poor realized outcome.
Value in Hindsight
Late-round trades are often decided by whether either side uncovers an unexpectedly useful player. Green Bay did exactly that. Runyan's 50 starts from 2021 through 2023 gave the Packers years of line stability from a sixth-round pick. Oakland's return did not persist beyond a portion of one season. The difference between temporary depth and a multi-year starter makes this one of the clearest wins in the wave.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win is decisive. The Packers earn an A- for turning Trevor Davis into the pick used on Jon Runyan and receiving substantial starting value. The Raiders receive a D+ because Davis' tenure was short and the surrendered selection became far more valuable. The low draft cost prevents an F-level grade, but the hindsight gap is still large.