Odds are the 49ers will need more than eight passes if they’re to win the NFC Championship Game next time, so it’s little surprise they drafted a wide receiver in Thursday’s first round.
But their path to Arizona State’s Brandon Aiyuk certainly was surprising.
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The 49ers, after drafting defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw at No. 14, traded up to select Aiyuk at No. 25 overall. For that move, the 49ers sent the Minnesota Vikings the No. 31st pick, plus picks in the fourth and fifth rounds.
