Denver moved up from No. 63 to No. 56 in the 2014 second…
Denver moved up from No. 63 to No. 56 in the 2014 second round, also receiving No. 242, while San Francisco collected Nos. 63 and 171 plus a 2015 fourth-rounder. Denver selected Cody Latimer and Corey Nelson. The 49ers quickly repackaged Nos. 63 and 171 to move to No. 57 for Carlos Hyde and later used the future fourth on Mike Davis. San Francisco created the stronger overall value.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2014 2nd round pick (56th overall, Cody Latimer )
- pick 2014 7th round pick (242nd overall, Corey Nelson)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2014 2nd round pick (63rd overall subsequently traded, Jarvis Landry ), 2014 5th round pick (171st overall subsequently traded, Jordan Tripp ) and 2015 4th round pick (126th overall, Mike Davis )
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Denver wanted Indiana receiver Cody Latimer and moved from No. 63 to No. 56 to secure him. San Francisco had enough flexibility to move down, sending No. 56 and No. 242 to Denver for No. 63, No. 171 and a 2015 fourth-round pick. The 49ers were effectively trading draft position for extra capital.
What Each Side Received
Denver selected Latimer at No. 56 and linebacker Corey Nelson at No. 242. San Francisco did not keep the two immediate incoming picks. The 49ers packaged Nos. 63 and 171 to Miami for No. 57 and selected running back Carlos Hyde. The future fourth became No. 126, used on Mike Davis.
How the Value Developed
Latimer spent four seasons in Denver but never became a full-time offensive starter, while Nelson provided useful depth and special-teams work. Hyde became a much more substantial offensive piece for San Francisco, eventually taking over as the primary running back and producing multiple productive seasons. Davis added another roster asset from the future pick. The 49ers therefore turned the move down into both a starter and additional depth.
Why San Francisco Gets the Edge
Denver's trade was understandable because Latimer was a targeted receiver for a contender, and Nelson's contribution prevents the return from being empty. The cost, however, gave San Francisco enough capital to maneuver again and still acquire a more impactful skill-position player. That second move is part of the value created by the original trade.
Final Verdict
San Francisco earns a B+ for converting a seven-slot move down into Carlos Hyde plus a future fourth-round player. Denver gets a C because Latimer and Nelson provided some service but not enough impact to justify the package surrendered. The 49ers win clearly.