Las Vegas Raiders–San Francisco 49ers Trade History

Las Vegas Raiders received Robert West. The Raiders received Robert West on a conditional arrangement. West was released during training camp before the 1975 regular season and did not provide Oakland with regular-season production. Because the condition tied to his making the Raiders roster was not met, Oakland received no lasting player value and did not trigger the draft compensation. That result supports a C- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1980 eighth round pick (#194-Ken Hill / Kenny Hill) from San Francisco 49ers in the 1980-04-30 trade. San Francisco turned its side of the draft-only swap into Bobby Leopold and Dan Hartwig at Nos. 210 and 237. San Francisco 49ers's return was 1980 eighth round pick (#210-Bobby Leopold), 1980 ninth round pick (#237-Dan Hartwig). The Raiders received No. 194 and selected Ken Hill. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

Oakland acquired veteran defensive end Cedrick Hardman from San Francisco in 1980 for two future picks: 1982 sixth-round No. 151 Vince Williams and 1983 fifth-round No. 138 Dokie Williams. Hardman immediately joined a Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV and provided useful pass-rush depth, while the 49ers' selections produced less lasting value.

The Raiders moved from No. 51 to Nos. 56 and 139 in the 1984 draft, while San Francisco used No. 51 on Sean Jones. Jones gave the Raiders 59 games, 32 starts and 31 sacks before continuing a long NFL career. The 49ers selected John Frank and Jeff Fuller, two useful multi-year contributors. Both clubs converted their draft positions into substantial value.

San Francisco traded the No. 26 pick in 1988 to the Raiders for wide receiver Dokie Williams plus selections No. 33 and No. 102. The 49ers used those picks on Danny Stubbs and Barry Helton, receiving pass-rush help and three seasons of punting from the package. The Raiders used No. 26 on Scott Davis, who recorded 27.5 sacks in 75 games.

San Francisco sent linebacker Milt McColl to the Raiders in July 1988 and received a 1989 twelfth-round choice that became No. 319, Antonio Goss. Oakland obtained an experienced defender for the 1988 season, while San Francisco converted a veteran roster asset into a future selection. The late-round return gives the 49ers a narrow value edge rather than a decisive win.

San Francisco acquired the 122nd pick in the 1989 draft from the Raiders and used it on defensive back Johnny Jackson. The Raiders received Nos. 139 and 223, selecting Lybrant Robinson and Tony Zackery. None of the three selections developed into a major NFL contributor, so the extra pick obtained by the Raiders did not create a meaningful long-term advantage over San Francisco's move up.

The Raiders moved down from pick No. 289 and received 1989 pick No. 335 plus a 1990 twelfth-round choice. Those selections became Everett Ross and Demetrius Davis, neither of whom produced an NFL regular-season career. Oakland gained an extra draft chance, but the additional volume did not turn into realized league value.

The Raiders moved down from No. 92 and collected Nos. 109 and 137, which became Rico Labbe and Leroy Holt. Trading one fourth-round choice for a later fourth and a fifth was sound value on paper, but the additional selections did not create a meaningful long-term payoff. San Francisco at least used the move to target Dean Caliguire, leaving Oakland slightly behind in realized value.

San Francisco sent two 1993 third-round selections to the Raiders for pick No. 41, then immediately moved that pick to San Diego for a 1994 first-rounder. The Raiders' returned slots became tied to Vincent Brisby and Earl Dotson, but both players were ultimately selected by other clubs. San Francisco's future first became useful capital in the later move for Bryant Young, giving the 49ers a narrow edge.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1994 fourth round pick (#126 subsequently traded, Gabe Wilkins). The Raiders received San Francisco's 1994 fourth-round choice, No. 126. Oakland later transferred that selection to Green Bay, which used it on Gabe Wilkins, so Wilkins is asset-history context rather than direct Raiders player value. Even so, Oakland retained useful draft capital while Fernandez never produced a regular-season return for San Francisco. That result supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

San Francisco moved from No. 46 to No. 57 and also sent Oakland the 124th pick, selecting defensive end Israel Ifeanyi at 46. Ifeanyi’s NFL career was brief and injuries prevented the 49ers from getting lasting value. Oakland used No. 57 on Lance Johnstone, who became a productive pass rusher, while No. 124 remained useful trade currency. The Raiders received the best player and an extra asset, making this a clear Oakland win.

Las Vegas moved from No. 48 to No. 43 in 2021 for safety Tre'von Moehrig and also received a seventh-round pick. San Francisco took guard Aaron Banks at No. 48 and later moved the fourth-round selection. Moehrig started 64 games in four Raiders seasons with six interceptions, while Banks started 43 games for three strong 49ers offenses before leaving in free agency. Both teams found quality multi-year starters, making this an even trade.