NFL Trade Verdict
Indianapolis Colts Win
Indianapolis acquired DeForest Buckner from San Francisco for a first-round pick tied to the Javon Kinlaw return. Buckner became the proven All-Pro impact player, while San Francisco did not replace his value. The Colts win the trade.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player DeForest Buckner
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2020 1st round pick (13th overall subsequently traded, Tristan Wirfs )
- pick 2020 first round pick (#13- Tristan Wirfs , via subsequent trade)
Trade Analysis
San Francisco gained a premium draft asset, but the return did not match Buckner's dependable high-end production. Indianapolis received the established star and captured the better football value.