San Francisco acquired tight end Jim O'Bradovich from the New…
San Francisco acquired tight end Jim O'Bradovich from the New York Giants on September 7, 1976 for the 1977 eighth-round pick at No. 211 overall. O'Bradovich played 26 games for the 49ers across 1976 and 1977.
New York Giants Received
- pick 1977 eighth-round pick, No. 211 overall (Otis Rodgers)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Jim O'Bradovich
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The 1977 draft-trade ledger identifies No. 211 as the pick San Francisco sent to New York for Jim O'Bradovich on September 7, 1976. The Giants' official draft history also lists Otis Rodgers at No. 211 as a choice from San Francisco.
San Francisco Return
NFL records show O'Bradovich played all 14 games for the 49ers in 1976 and 12 more in 1977. His receiving production was small—three catches for 27 yards over the two seasons—and he did not start a game, but he provided two seasons of active-roster depth.
New York Return
The Giants used the acquired eighth-rounder on Iowa State linebacker Otis Rodgers. NFL and Pro Football Reference records show Rodgers with no regular-season NFL game statistics, so the selection did not produce measurable league value for New York.
Hindsight Comparison
Neither return was large, but San Francisco received 26 games of roster value while the Giants' realized draft choice produced no regular-season appearances. That reverses the legacy direction.
Final Verdict
San Francisco 49ers Win, C+ to C. O'Bradovich was a reserve rather than an impact starter, but two seasons on the roster exceed the realized value of the No. 211 pick.