San Francisco moved down in the 2015 first round and landed…
San Francisco moved down in the 2015 first round and landed Arik Armstead plus additional value, while the Chargers moved up for Melvin Gordon. Gordon was productive, but Armstead and the added assets give the 49ers a slight win.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 2015 1st round pick (15th overall, Melvin Gordon)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2015 1st round pick (17th overall, Arik Armstead), 2015 4th round pick (117th overall, Blake Bell) and 2016 5th round pick (142nd overall, Ronald Blair)
Trade Analysis
San Francisco moved down in the 2015 first round and landed Arik Armstead plus additional value, while the Chargers moved up for Melvin Gordon. Melvin Gordon gave the Chargers a productive return, making the move up defensible. San Francisco received Arik Armstead plus two additional selections, and the broader package creates a slight 49ers advantage rather than a blowout. Once cost and realized value are considered together, the accepted B grade for San Francisco 49ers and B- for Los Angeles Chargers fit the San Francisco 49ers Win verdict.