The Miami Dolphins traded up to the 27th pick in the draft to select cornerback Chris Johnson from San Diego State, sending picks 30 and 90 to the San Francisco 49ers.
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Miami Dolphins traded up to No. 27 in the draft
Dolphins selected cornerback Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson is from San Diego State
Dolphins sent picks 30 and 90 to San Francisco
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The Miami Dolphins ended Day 1 of the draft with offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson in two separate first-round trades.
The latter occurred when the Dolphins traded up to No. 27 in a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. Miami sent picks 30 and 90 to San Francisco.
The Dolphins used the selection to get Johnson out of San Diego State.
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Q&A
What did the Dolphins give up to trade for Chris Johnson?
The Dolphins traded picks 30 and 90 to the San Francisco 49ers to move up to the 27th pick and select Chris Johnson.
Which team did the Dolphins trade with to acquire Chris Johnson?
The Dolphins traded with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire Chris Johnson.
What position does Chris Johnson play?
Chris Johnson plays cornerback.
Where did Chris Johnson play college football?
Chris Johnson played college football at San Diego State.
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The Dolphins are a team in a rebuild and they were void of a No. 1 cornerback.
Is Johnson a No. 1? It remains to be seen but not many scouts viewed him as a first-round pick. Many mock drafts had the San Diego State product being selected in the second round.
Johnson is a versatile corner and can fit in multiple schemes. He was the Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-Mountain West member after tallying four interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2025. However, he didn't play against a lot of high-end talent and did have difficult moments versus physical wide receivers.
The 49ers decided to trade pick No. 30 to the New York Jets who selected wide receiver Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
How trade affects rest of draft board
The 49ers have the first pick in the second round as a result of their trades on Thursday. Prospects such as CB Jermod McCoy, CB Colton Hood, edge Zion Young, edge Cashius Howell and guard Chase Bisontis are still available. The 49ers have needs along their offensive and defensive lines.