Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that she spoke with John Lynch, and the San Francisco 49ers general manager says that the team is receiving "a lot of interest" in its two first-round picks. There isn't, however, a deal currently in place. That doesn't mean one won't get done, though.
Just got off the phone w/ #49ers GM John Lynch. As of today, "there's a lot of interest" in his 2 picks (13, 31). He added "but we don't currently have a deal in place, but there's still ample time." Lynch said, but if there's a difference-maker at their picks "we'll stand pat."
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 23, 2020
The 49ers currently own the No. 13 and No. 31 overall picks. The latter of the two is their original selection, while the former was acquired via the trade that sent defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts.
Lynch also told Anderson that the team continues to shop Marquise Goodwin and that a deal to trade the veteran wide receiver could happen today. That may help the 49ers acquire more draft equity. While the team currently owns seven picks, it lacks a selection between rounds one and five.
Since WR CeeDee Lamb told me he spoke to #49ers WRs coach Wes Welker, I asked GM John Lynch about his profile for a WR. He told me he doesn't want to specify, but re Marquise Goodwin he said, "we're trying to find Marquise a good home. That is something that could happen today."
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 23, 2020
More from GM John Lynch to me on a potential Marquise Goodwin trade: "It's gotten close a couple times...probably the last time was earlier this week." https://t.co/LixLD6A3pL
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 23, 2020
Lynch has been very open about Goodwin this week, making it clear that the speedy receiver can be had for the right price. This year's rookie receiver draft class is one of the deepest in recent history, and San Francisco is expected to select a receiver for the 18th consecutive year.
Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT.