NFL Trade Verdict
San Francisco 49ers Win
San Francisco moved down from No. 57 to No. 82, acquired Bob Jury, and used the No. 82 pick on Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The downstream outcome made this one of the most consequential draft-pick wins in NFL history.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Bob Jury
- pick 1979 third round pick (#82- Joe Montana )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1979 third round pick (#57- Michael Jackson (Anthony))
Trade Analysis
The exchange was modest on draft night, but the No. 82 selection became Joe Montana. That franchise-changing result supports San Francisco's A+ grade and Seattle's F.