San Francisco 49ers are exploring trade options ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, with an ESPN analyst proposing a deal for defensive end Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins. In this potential arrangement, the 49ers would send the No. 11 and No. 113 picks to Miami in exchange for the No. 13 pick and Phillips. The move would allow the 49ers to address their defensive needs while also securing a 25-year-old pass rusher with 23 career sacks.

However, Phillips's injury history raises concerns. He recently recovered from an ACL tear and only played eight games in 2023 due to another injury. He is currently on a fifth-year option with a cap hit of over $13 million. The 49ers might benefit more from a trade-down strategy to acquire him without sacrificing valuable draft capital.