NFL Trade Verdict

San Francisco 49ers Win

Minnesota traded down and received three players: Jeff Gladney, D.J. Wonnum, and K.J. Osborn. Wonnum and Osborn became useful contributors, while Gladney’s Vikings tenure ended quickly and he later died tragically. The return had volume, but Minnesota passed on Brandon Aiyuk.

April 23, 2020 Minnesota VikingsSan Francisco 49ers Confidence: high Tier: standard

Minnesota Vikings Received

  • pick 2020 1st-round pick (#31 Jeff Gladney), 2020 4th-round pick (#117 D.J. Wonnum), and 2020 5th-round pick (#176 K.J. Osborn)

San Francisco 49ers Received

  • pick 2020 1st-round pick (#25 Brandon Aiyuk)

Trade Summary

Minnesota traded down and received three players: Jeff Gladney, D.J. Wonnum, and K.J. Osborn. Wonnum and Osborn became useful contributors, while Gladney’s Vikings tenure ended quickly and he later died tragically. The return had volume, but Minnesota passed on Brandon Aiyuk.

Trade Analysis

Minnesota traded down and received three players: Jeff Gladney, D.J. Wonnum, and K.J. Osborn. Wonnum and Osborn became useful contributors, while Gladney’s Vikings tenure ended quickly and he later died tragically. The return had volume, but Minnesota passed on Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco moved up for Brandon Aiyuk, who developed into a high-end starting wide receiver and became the clear best player in the deal. The 49ers paid extra picks but won the top-end value.