In what is expected to be an eventful first round of the NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers are anticipated to be in the mix for potential trades. With a history of making moves under General Manager John Lynch, the 49ers are no strangers to wheeling and dealing on draft night.

During Lynch's first draft with the team, they orchestrated an impressive six trades. While not every trade results in success, there have been instances where the 49ers reaped significant rewards. One such example was the trade for Solomon Thomas, which netted them an additional third-round pick in the 2018 draft. With that pick, the 49ers wisely selected a versatile player from BYU, who has since become a perennial All-Pro and one of the best at his position in the entire NFL.

As the draft approaches, the 49ers are expected to receive calls from other teams expressing interest in making deals. While quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. from Washington and Bo Nix from Oregon are touted as potential targets, other teams may be looking to trade up for wide receivers or offensive tackles, possibly even trying to jump ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs.

It's worth noting that evaluations of players can vary significantly among teams. While one team may view a player as a first-round prospect, the 49ers, and many other teams, may not share the same opinion.

On the flip side, Lynch has mentioned that the team has assigned first-round grades to 22 players in this year's draft class. This suggests that there could be a steep drop-off in talent beyond those top 22 prospects, which may entice the 49ers to move up the draft board to acquire a player they highly covet.

With various possibilities and outcomes on the table, the 49ers have a range of positions they could target, from offensive tackle to wide receiver, defensive lineman, or cornerback. The draft holds endless potential for the team, and it remains to be seen which direction they will ultimately move in.

As the draft unfolds tonight, all eyes will be on the 49ers and their potential trade maneuvers. While nothing is set in stone, the likelihood of the team making moves to secure one of their first-round targets, who can contribute immediately, seems high.

Excitement surrounds the 49ers as they gear up for the draft, as fans eagerly anticipate the team's next moves and the impact it will have on their future success.