San Francisco sent picks No. 59 and No. 74 to Washington for…
San Francisco sent picks No. 59 and No. 74 to Washington for picks No. 44 and No. 142, then used them on Dante Pettis and D.J. Reed. Washington moved down and selected Derrius Guice and Geron Christian, but Guice's career was derailed before he could deliver meaningful value and Christian became a limited starter. San Francisco's Dante Pettis also failed to last, yet fifth-rounder D.J. Reed developed into a quality NFL corner after leaving the 49ers. San Francisco's side produced the stronger overall football value.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (44th overall, Dante Pettis)
- pick 2018 5th round pick (142nd overall, D.J. Reed)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (59th overall, Derrius Guice )
- pick 2018 3rd round pick (74th overall, Geron Christian)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
San Francisco sent picks No. 59 and No. 74 to Washington for picks No. 44 and No. 142, then used them on Dante Pettis and D.J. Reed. Washington's move down restored a third-round choice after its Alex Smith trade and gave the club two shots in a strong Day 2 range. San Francisco paid that premium for Pettis and also retained No. 142, which became Reed. The quality of those individual careers ultimately decides the deal.
Why the Value Moved
Washington moved down and selected Derrius Guice and Geron Christian, but Guice's career was derailed before he could deliver meaningful value and Christian became a limited starter. San Francisco's Dante Pettis also failed to last, yet fifth-rounder D.J. Reed developed into a quality NFL corner after leaving the 49ers. San Francisco's side produced the stronger overall football value.
How the Trade Aged
The trade aged in favor of San Francisco 49ers because the most meaningful contribution came from that side of the exchange. The original draft-slot gap was only part of the equation; durability, starting value, postseason usefulness and any follow-on value matter more once the careers are known. The losing side still received something useful in most cases here, but not enough to erase the difference in realized impact.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This trade is a useful reminder that draft charts and announcement-day reactions cannot settle a verdict. A move up can be justified when the targeted player becomes a long-term starter, while a move down can win when extra selections create more total contribution. The fairest historical view follows what the clubs actually received and how long that value lasted.
Final Verdict
San Francisco 49ers Win. The grades are San Francisco 49ers B-, Washington Commanders D+. The winning grade reflects the stronger realized football return, while the lower mark recognizes that the other club still acted within a defensible roster or draft strategy at the time.