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San Francisco 49ers: Possible trade partners in Round 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft

By Peter Panacy

General manager John Lynch of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
General manager John Lynch of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 23: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the sideline in the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 23: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the sideline in the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Jacksonville Jaguars

The next two teams on this list offer up some provocative ideas when it comes to a possible trade-up to No. 2.

The Jacksonville Jaguars appear all but set to move on from quarterback Blake Bortles, as he was benched in favor of Cody Kessler down the stretch. But with $16.5 million in dead money, if cut before June 1, it’s highly unlikely Bortles is moved or let go in 2019.

Where things get interesting with the Jags, though, is a possible player move. Jacksonville is reportedly considering trading cornerback Jalen Ramsey this offseason, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The two-time Pro Bowler is currently signed through 2019, and his fifth-year option hasn’t been picked up. And with a cap hit just shy of $7.5 million this year, the 49ers could address a serious need in their secondary without having to worry too much about the financial ramifications.

At least for now.

The Jaguars currently sit at No. 7 in the draft order. Considering they could move an All-Pro-caliber player still on the cheap and grab the best prospective quarterback in one swift move, the Jaguars have to be considered a strong trade candidate with San Francisco.