49ers make back-to-back NFL Draft trades, exit 1st round entirely
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- For the first time in the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era, the San Francisco 49ers moved out of the first round on draft night through back-to-back trades, exchanging their No. 27 and No. 138 picks for the Miami Dolphins' No. 30 and No. 90 picks, then trading No. 30 to the New York Jets for No. 33 and a fifth-round pick.
- This marks the first time since 1988 that the 49ers have traded to exit the first round, signaling a strategic shift as they currently hold only six draft picks this year, including one first-rounder, one second-rounder, and four fourth-rounders.
- General Manager John Lynch indicated openness to trading to acquire more picks due to the limited draft capital, a contrast to prior years when the team aggressively traded up for higher selections, including the notable Trey Lance trade in 2021.
- The 49ers have recently used multiple mid-to-late round picks in trades for established players, reflecting a focus on building through both the draft and strategic acquisitions rather than solely through early-round picks.
