San Francisco 49ers trade down twice, out of first round in 2026 NFL Draft

Trading down twice, the San Francisco 49ers moved out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but will have the first selection on day two.

BY BRENDEN NUNES

Apr 23, 2026, 8:01 PM

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The San Francisco 49ers traded out of the first round, but will own the first pick on day two of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Originally coming into the night with the 27th overall pick, San Francisco general manager John Lynch elected to trade down in a deal with the Miami Dolphins.

Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers sent picks 27 and 138 in exchange for picks 30 and 90.

30, 90 to the #49ers
27 and 138 to #Dolphins https://t.co/SOXhwGrooq

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 24, 2026

Essentially, in exchange for allowing Miami to move up three picks in the first round, the 49ers move up 48 spots from the fourth round to the third. The Dolphins selected San Diego State CB Chris Johnson, while the 49ers traded down again just moments later.

Right as they were about to go on the clock, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that they were once again trading down, acquiring picks 33 and 179 from the New York Jets for the 30th pick.

NYJ trades: 33, 179
SF trades: 30 https://t.co/JseBKyu8nu

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2026

The Jets used that pick to select WR Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana, while the 49ers will wait roughly 24 hours before adding their first rookie.

Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan come out of the night without a selected player, but having gained a fifth-round pick and another day-two selection.

That leaves San Francisco with picks 30, 58, and 90 on Thursday’s second day of the NFL Draft, along with picks 127, 133, and 139 on the final day.

Adding more bites at the apple could work out in their favor, as stars are found all over the draft every season; it’s just about taking the right player as they’re currently set to kick off day two.

Of course, there’s always the possibility that they trade down once again. Perhaps having the time to take calls and continue their draft board consideration is favorable as well.