Keion White trade results: 49ers pick gets traded multiple times
· Yahoo Sports
The San Francisco 49ers had one major move near the trade deadline last season, acquiring Keion White from the New England Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
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It was a move made for both the present and the future, as White is under contract for the 2026 season. But it also depleted the 49ers’ draft capital a bit more, as San Francisco is currently slated to hold just six draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
With the draft coming up, let’s revisit the trade between the two sides.
Original terms of the Keion White trade to the 49ers
- San Francisco 49ers receive: DL Keion White
- New England Patriots receive: 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 198)
This pick was traded three more times. What was originally the 49ers ended up being sent to the Vikings, to the Texans, then back to the Vikings for Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne.
How did Keion White play for the 49ers in 2025?
White was arguably San Francisco’s most disruptive pass rusher last year, at least on the interior after coming in during the trade deadline. He was a versatile piece, used both on the edge and on the inside, and registered 24 pressures in 11 games, ranking third on the team.
White’s 12.5 percent pass rush win rate was third among defensive linemen behind Yetur Gross-Matos and Bryce Huff, and he also had more than one year of team control.
He’s got a cap hit of just $1.8 million for the upcoming year, and should fit in better in more of a rotational role for the 49ers this season. Currently, the 49ers have Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, and White as the team’s top edge rushers for 2025.
What did the Patriots do with the Kieon White pick?
The Patriots traded 198 for 234 and a 2027 sixth-rounder. At 234, the Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton.
How did the 49ers fare in the trade?
While we’ll have to wait and see if Morton turns out to be anything close to the 49ers’ 7th-round quarterback, for now, it looks like a solid move on paper for the 49ers in what’s perceived to be a draft with lesser depth.
San Francisco gets at least a year and a half of team control on a young defensive lineman who played well in his first season with the team and has room to grow heading into 2026.
They’ve done moves like this in the past, acquiring defensive line depth with late Day 3 trades, and it’s worked out for them, given the team’s penchant for developing the position. So far, things are looking good for White and San Francisco.