Question

In 1983, the Broncos traded to obtain the rights to John Elway, selected No. 1 overall. In 1990, the Colts traded up to obtain the No. 1 overall pick (selecting Jeff George). What player was involved in both of these trades?

Answer

Chris Hinton. Denver obtained Hinton with the 4th pick of the draft in 1983 draft (he was an offensive tackle who played his college ball at Northwestern). Along with a 1984 first-round pick, he was traded for Elway. Seven years later, Hinton and Andre Rison were the key pieces in the Colts' move to get the No. 1 overall pick away from Atlanta.