<![CDATA[49ers trade up to No. 3 pick in 2021 NFL Draft stunner]]> https://usagag.com/2021/03/26/49ers-trade-up-to-no-3-pick-in-2021-nfl-draft-stunner/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:57:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://usagag.com 49ers trade up to No. 3 pick in 2021 NFL Draft stunner The 2021 NFL Draft is still weeks away, but things are already getting shaken up.

On Friday, the Miami Dolphins traded the No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers for the No. 12 overall pick, a 2021 third-rounder and first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, according to multiple reports.

The third-round pick acquired by the Dolphins originally belonged to the Jets, but was compensation for Robert Saleh’s hiring.

The draft is quarterback-heavy at the top, with Trevor Lawrence expected to go No. 1 overall to the Jaguars. The Jets hold the second pick and are eyeing multiple pass-throwers; a contingency is attending BYU’s Zach Wilson’s pro day on Friday. Justin Fields, Mac Jones and Trey Lance are also likely first-round picks.

Per ESPN, the 49ers have no intention of trading QB Jimmy Garoppolo, though the team moving up into position to snag a young arm will only churn that rumor mill more.

The 49ers will have the opportunity to draft Justin Fields (left) or Zach Wilson.
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While the 49ers will have more questions coming, the Dolphins wasted no time trading their way back into the top 10 for the April 21 festivities. Miami acquired the No. 6-overall pick along with No. 156 from the Eagles for the Dolphins’ recently acquired No. 12-overall pick, No. 123, and a 2022 first-rounder.

This story originally appeared on: NyPost - Author:Michael Blinn

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