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1981 first-round pick (No. 9) to the Los Angeles Rams

April 28, 1981 · Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins

This trade appears in 3 trade trees — the full chains are traced there:

The trade

Los Angeles Rams receives

  • a 1981 first-round pick (No. 9, became Mel Owens)

Washington Redskins receives

  • a 1981 first-round pick (No. 20, became Mark May)
  • a 1981 second-round pick (No. 52, became Jarvis Redwine)
  • a 1981 fourth-round pick (No. 105, became Richard Turner)

Trade context

On draft day 1981, the Rams traded up to No. 9, sending Washington picks No. 20, No. 52 and No. 105. Los Angeles drafted linebacker Mel Owens; Washington took tackle Mark May at No. 20.

Full trade terms

On April 28, 1981, Los Angeles Rams sent a 1981 first-round pick (No. 20, became Mark May), a 1981 second-round pick (No. 52, became Jarvis Redwine), and a 1981 fourth-round pick (No. 105, became Richard Turner) to Washington Redskins for a 1981 first-round pick (No. 9, became Mel Owens).

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