The Raiders moved from No. 51 to Nos. 56 and 139 in the 1984…
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.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1984 second round pick (#51-Sean Jones)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1984 second round pick (#56-John Frank)
- pick 1984 fifth round pick (#139-Jeff Fuller (a))
Trade Analysis
Why the Raiders and 49ers Moved
The 1984 draft exchange was a classic trade-down structure. The Raiders controlled No. 51 and sent it to San Francisco for Nos. 56 and 139. San Francisco wanted a specific player in that range, while the Raiders were willing to slide five spots in exchange for an additional fifth-round selection.
What the Raiders Received
The Raiders used No. 51 on defensive lineman Sean Jones. He played 59 games for the franchise, started 32 and recorded 31 sacks during his Raiders tenure. Jones later continued a long and productive career elsewhere, but even limiting the evaluation to his direct Raiders years leaves a strong return from the selection.
What San Francisco Received
The 49ers used No. 56 on tight end John Frank and No. 139 on defensive back Jeff Fuller. Frank played 66 games for San Francisco, started 23 and caught 10 touchdown passes. Fuller appeared in 71 games with 34 starts and became an important defensive contributor during a championship period. The extra selection mattered because both picks became useful multi-year players.
How the Value Settled
The Raiders got a productive pass rusher from the higher choice. San Francisco turned the move down into two players who each contributed for years. There is enough quality on both sides that declaring a loser would understate how well both front offices converted their draft assets.
Final Verdict
The Raiders and 49ers each receive a B+. Jones gave the Raiders strong defensive-line production, while Frank and Fuller supplied San Francisco with two durable contributors. Both sides created substantial direct value, making this an Even Trade.