Brandon Aiyuk during the 2020 NFL Draft selected the San Francisco 49ers. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell thinks the 49ers shouldn’t have traded up for Brandon Aiyuk in the NFL Draft.
Entering the 2020 NFL Draft with seven picks, none in Rounds 2 through 4, the San Francisco 49ers weren’t exactly seen as top trade-up candidates.
Especially in Round 1 where general manager John Lynch boasted two first rounders: the team’s own at No. 31 overall as well as the No. 13 overall selection acquired in the March trade of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts.