49ers Trade Down, Stack Depth in Draft

0:00On April 24, the San Francisco 49ers turn heads on draft 9-1 by trading down twice without making a single pick. They started at the 27th spot, but flipped that into more ammo for later rounds, boosting their stock without rushing into a first round. Deal. First, they shipped a fourth rounder to the Miami Dolphins for the 30th pick and a third rounder at 90. Then they wheeled and dealed again, sending that 30th to the New York Jets for the 33rd overall and a 5th rounder at 100. 79. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the strategy, seeing it as a smart play to stack depth and a roster already stack with Talon. Instead of one day one pick, they now roll into day two with three early selections, turning six total picks into seven. Their haul includes the 33rd and 58th in round two, plus 90 in round three and a bunch more on day three like four. Fourth rounders and that late fifth, it's all about maximizing value in a draft full of surprises.

1:00Day two kicks off Friday at 4pm Pacific with rounds two and three, so expect the 49ers to be wheeling early and often building that squad for the long haul. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.