In an all-in move, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.
As GM James Gladstone said in a statement, the Jaguars landed a "premier" player who brings a "well-rounded" skill set to the defensive front.
However, ESPN's Seth Walder doesn't agree -- at all.
"There's no other way to start this: This trade is a disaster for Jacksonville," Walder wrote.
ESPN grades Jaguars-Eagles Jordan Davis trade
To land Davis, the Jaguars traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick, a haul that Walder believes was too rich.
"The numbers do not paint a picture of Davis being someone who is worth anywhere near that type of trade compensation," wrote Walder. "He has played 52% of snaps for the Eagles. That number is not particularly unusual
for a run-stuffing nose tackle, but that's exactly the point: The Jaguars just dealt first- and second-round picks for a part-time player who helps only against the run! There is no world where that is worth it."
Walder adds that Davis is in the 71st percentile for run-stop win rate this season among IDLs and ranks 14th in run-stop rate.
"In other words, he has been a good run defender, not elite," he wrote.
When it comes to getting after the passer, Davis has been in the 12th percentile in pass-rush win rate from 2024-2026.
So what grade did Walder give the Jaguars? An F. The Eagles, meanwhile, earned an A.
Walder sees this trade for the Jaguars as one that led to them giving up two premium picks for a run-stuffing defensive tackle.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: ESPN gives Jaguars awful grade for Jordan Davis trade
