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History Says Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch Not Afraid to Make Big Plays in NFL Draft
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan aren't afraid to be aggressive using valuable assets. They've made six trades involving first-round picks since taking control of 49ers football operations in 2017, including a few blockbusters.
Some were made during the selection process itself, moving up the draft board for a coveted player or down slightly to acquire more picks in addition to a valued asset. Count Brandon Aiyuk, Fred Warner and Javon Kinlaw among the quality acquired with these higher-stakes trades.
On March 26, the 49ers made another move, giving the No. 12 overall pick, first-round selections in 2022 and 2023 and a 2022 third-round choice to the Miami Dolphins for the No. 3 slot and a significant amount of control incredibly rare to the NFL Draft process. Read More >>>