Dallas moved up from No. 28 to No. 23 and selected Shante…
Dallas moved up from No. 28 to No. 23 and selected Shante Carver, while also receiving the later No. 217 selection. Carver did not become a long-term impact player for Dallas, so the value gained from moving up fell short of what San Francisco ultimately realized from the picks it received. That outcome supports a C grade for Dallas Cowboys within the final San Francisco 49ers Win verdict.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1994 1st round pick (23rd overall, Shante Carver )
- pick 1994 7th round pick (217th overall subsequently traded, Rob Holmberg )
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1994 1st round pick (28th overall, William Floyd )
- pick 1994 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Tyronne Drakeford )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1994-04-24, Dallas Cowboys received 1994 1st round pick (23rd overall, Shante Carver) and 1994 7th round pick (217th overall subsequently traded, Rob Holmberg), while San Francisco 49ers received 1994 1st round pick (28th overall, William Floyd) and 1994 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Tyronne Drakeford). The package is supported well enough to judge the deal by what each side actually obtained afterward. The original stakes varied from cash and late picks to veteran players, so the grades emphasize realized football value rather than the size or reputation of the assets at the moment of the exchange.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas moved up from No. 28 to No. 23 and selected Shante Carver, while also receiving the later No. 217 selection. Carver did not become a long-term impact player for Dallas, so the value gained from moving up fell short of what San Francisco ultimately realized from the picks it received. That outcome supports a C grade for Dallas Cowboys within the final San Francisco 49ers Win verdict. The result is best measured by the contribution that followed the transaction, including playing time, starting value, and any draft asset that remained under the club's control.
San Francisco 49ers Return
San Francisco moved down five spots and turned the return into William Floyd at No. 28 and Tyronne Drakeford at No. 62. Floyd became the most productive player produced by the exchange, giving the 49ers the clearest realized value in the package. That outcome supports an A- grade for San Francisco 49ers within the final San Francisco 49ers Win verdict. This side is graded by the same standard: tangible production and retained value count more heavily than opportunity alone, especially when the original price was modest.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive point is the gap in realized value after the deal. One side turned its return into more useful starts, production, or durable roster value, while the other received a shorter or less productive outcome. The difference is meaningful enough to support a winner without overstating the importance of a transaction that was often built around modest assets.
Final Verdict
The final call is San Francisco 49ers Win. Dallas Cowboys earns C, and San Francisco 49ers earns A-. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each franchise realized after the exchange, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper historical context.