Miami sent the 153rd pick in the 2020 draft to San Francisco…
Miami sent the 153rd pick in the 2020 draft to San Francisco for running back Matt Breida. Breida played one Dolphins season, rushing for 254 yards on 59 carries and adding 96 receiving yards. The 49ers used No. 153 on Colton McKivitz, who developed into their starting right tackle and later earned an extension through 2028. That longevity makes San Francisco the clear winner.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Matt Breida
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2020 5th round pick (153rd overall, Colton McKivitz )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Miami acquired running back Matt Breida from San Francisco during the 2020 draft for the 153rd overall selection. The Dolphins were adding proven speed to their backfield, while the 49ers converted an undrafted player they had developed into a fifth-round pick. San Francisco used that selection on West Virginia offensive lineman Colton McKivitz.
Why the Value Separated
Breida's Miami tenure was brief and modest. He played one season for the Dolphins, rushing 59 times for 254 yards and catching nine passes for 96 yards. McKivitz required patience but eventually became a starting right tackle for San Francisco. Across 2020 through 2024 he appeared in 62 regular-season games with 39 starts, and he started all 17 games in 2024. The 49ers later extended him through the 2028 season.
How the Deal Aged
Miami's logic was understandable: a fifth-round pick for an explosive runner with established NFL production was a reasonable short-term bet. The problem is that the Dolphins received only one year without a major offensive payoff. San Francisco, meanwhile, transformed surplus running-back depth into a lineman who developed into a multiyear starter at a premium position. That is a substantial difference in useful service and roster stability.
Final Verdict
San Francisco wins decisively, earning an A- while Miami gets a C-. The Dolphins did not surrender premium capital, so this is not a franchise-altering loss. Still, one season of reserve-level backfield production cannot match a fifth-round pick becoming a long-term starting tackle. McKivitz's extension and sustained starting role make the 49ers' return increasingly valuable with time.