One NFL draft decision the 49ers may quickly come to regret

TL;DR

The San Francisco 49ers made several trades during the NFL draft but may regret not acquiring defensive end Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 98th pick and a future third-round pick.

Key points

49ers had an active NFL draft with four trades down
49ers traded linebacker Dre Greenlaw to the Cowboys
Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard from the Vikings
Greenard's trade included a four-year, $100 million contract
49ers could have offered the 90th pick and a future third for Greenard

Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ersDallas CowboysPhiladelphia Eagles

The San Francisco 49ers had a very active NFL draft that featured four trades down and a swap with the Dallas Cowboys that sent linebacker Dre Greenlaw to the Lone Star State for a fifth-round pick. There was another deal made elsewhere in the NFL that San Francisco may regret not being a part of.

While the NFL draft churned along Friday night, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings for the 98th pick in this year's draft and a third-round choice next year. The Eagles also gave Greenard a four-year, $100 million contract with $50 million guaranteed.

San Francisco should have been aggressive in putting together a better offer. While the deal may have come together before the 49ers had traded for the 90th overall pick — something they did on Day 1 of the NFL draft — Greenard's availability wasn't a secret and the 49ers could've put themselves in the mix to move back and acquire capital that put them in position to contend with the Eagles in Greenard's trade market.

The 49ers could have moved the 90th pick, which they used to pick Indiana running back Kaelon Black, and a future third for the pass rusher. And a four-year deal with $50 million guaranteed would have been palatable for a club already loaded with high-end contracts.

Q&A

Why did the 49ers not trade for Jonathan Greenard?

The 49ers may have missed the opportunity to trade for Jonathan Greenard due to their focus on other deals during the draft.

What did the Eagles give up to acquire Jonathan Greenard?

The Philadelphia Eagles traded the 98th pick in the draft and a third-round pick next year to acquire Jonathan Greenard.

What contract did Jonathan Greenard sign with the Eagles?

Jonathan Greenard signed a four-year contract worth $100 million with the Eagles, including $50 million guaranteed.