San Francisco sent the No. 3 pick in the 2000 draft to…
San Francisco sent the No. 3 pick in the 2000 draft to Washington on February 26 for first-round selections Nos. 12 and 24 plus fourth- and fifth-round choices that ultimately slotted at Nos. 119 and 154. Washington used No. 3 on Chris Samuels, while San Francisco spread its return across several draft assets. The long-term value supports an even result.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2000 first round pick (#12, subsequently traded; Shaun Ellis selected by New York Jets)
- pick 2000 first round pick (#24-Ahmed Plummer)
- pick 2000 fourth round pick (#119, subsequently traded; Isaiah Kacyvenski selected by Seattle)
- pick 2000 fifth round pick (#154, subsequently traded; Muneer Moore selected by Seattle)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2000 first round pick (#3-Chris Samuels)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Washington obtained the No. 3 selection in the 2000 draft from San Francisco. The 49ers received Washington's first-round choices at Nos. 12 and 24 plus fourth- and fifth-round selections that ultimately slotted at Nos. 119 and 154. Washington used No. 3 on tackle Chris Samuels, while San Francisco selected Ahmed Plummer at No. 24 and later moved portions of the remaining draft capital in other deals.
Why the Date Is Settled
Contemporary reporting places the agreement on February 26, 2000. The Washington Post reported from Indianapolis that the Redskins acquired the pick that day, and the Los Angeles Times described the deal as a Saturday transaction. Pro Sports Transactions also records February 26. A later Pro Football Reference team page lists February 28, but the contemporaneous accounts establish the earlier completion date.
How the Return Played Out
Samuels became a long-term cornerstone for Washington and justified the premium selection. San Francisco's return was broader rather than concentrated in one player. Plummer became a regular starter, while the other selections were moved or converted through subsequent draft maneuvering instead of producing a single direct star attached to every original pick.
Value on Both Sides
Washington paid a substantial quantity of draft capital but secured an elite tackle prospect who became a franchise fixture. San Francisco turned one premium choice into multiple opportunities during a rebuild. The package did not leave either club empty-handed, and the different shapes of the returns make a heavy win label difficult to defend.
Final Verdict
The corrected transaction date is February 26, 2000. With Washington gaining Samuels and San Francisco receiving a meaningful multi-pick package, the existing B-plus grades on both sides and the Even Trade verdict remain appropriate.