Let’s make a deal: What a trade between Falcons and 49ers might look like

Rumors are swirling that the Falcons want to make a trade up in the NFL draft. The 49ers might become prime candidates to move back.

Trade No. 3

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49ers get pick Nos. 16 and 47
Falcons get pick No. 13

This is the kind of move that could make the 2020 draft for the 49ers. They get a middle-of-the-second-round selection for their trouble of moving back three spots. It’s the most lopsided of the trades so far, but with a third and two fourths to work with Atlanta can afford a bit of an overpay.

Recouping the second-round pick they lost in the Dee Ford trade would be massive for the 49ers, but they wouldn’t be out of the woods from a draft capital standpoint. They’d still likely move out of the 31st pick to add more selections on Days 2 and 3. Doing so gives them added maneuverability later in the draft. Quantity would probably jump quality for the 49ers if they’re adding multiple mid-round picks vs. one second-round choice, but this is a good haul if they think their favorite prospect will be there at No. 16.