San Francisco moved from No. 31 to No. 25 and selected…
San Francisco moved from No. 31 to No. 25 and selected Brandon Aiyuk, while Minnesota used the return on Jeff Gladney, D.J. Wonnum and K.J. Osborn. The Vikings extracted multiple useful players, especially Wonnum and Osborn, but Aiyuk became an All-Pro receiver with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and a major extension. His top-end impact gives the 49ers a narrow but meaningful win.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2020 1st-round pick (#31 Jeff Gladney)
- pick 2020 4th-round pick (#117 D.J. Wonnum )
- pick 2020 5th-round pick (#176 K.J. Osborn)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2020 1st-round pick (#25 Brandon Aiyuk)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
San Francisco traded picks Nos. 31, 117 and 176 to Minnesota for the 25th choice in the 2020 draft. The 49ers used No. 25 on Arizona State receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Minnesota selected cornerback Jeff Gladney at No. 31, edge rusher D.J. Wonnum at No. 117 and receiver K.J. Osborn at No. 176. Unlike many move-up deals, both teams created genuine NFL value from their side.
Why the Value Separated
Aiyuk became the highest-impact player. Through his first four seasons he totaled 269 receptions, 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns, then earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2023 after a 1,342-yard season. San Francisco rewarded him with an extension through 2028. Minnesota still did well: Osborn developed from a fifth-rounder into a reliable receiving option, and Wonnum became a productive rotational and starting edge defender. Gladney's Vikings tenure lasted only his rookie season.
How the Deal Aged
The Vikings' volume made this closer than the original grades suggested. Two later selections became useful contributors, which softened the cost of passing on Aiyuk. Yet premium offensive production carries extra weight, and San Francisco secured a receiver who became central to a championship-caliber offense. The 49ers also retained Aiyuk beyond his rookie contract, reinforcing that the move produced more than a short-term spike.
Final Verdict
San Francisco wins, A- to Minnesota's B+. The Vikings deserve credit for turning the return into multiple contributors, so this is not a failed trade for them. Aiyuk's All-Pro peak, consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and long-term importance provide the strongest single piece of realized value and tip the result to the 49ers.