The Washington Commanders traded defensive end Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 31 for a third-round compensatory pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Most fans’ reaction was: How could the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft only be worth a third-round compensatory selection?
It wasn’t just fans who were surprised Young only fetched a third-round pick. Some in the national media believed the 49ers stole Young.
Young would play in nine games for the 49ers, recording 2.5 sacks, 6.5 QB hits and 10 tackles. In 16 combined games with Washington and San Francisco, Young finished with 7.5 sacks, 15 QB hits and 25 tackles.
On Saturday, Young played in his second career playoff game — the first since his rookie season — against the Packers in the NFC Divisional Round. He recorded three tackles. Young would receive plenty of attention for his role in San Francisco’s run defense.
Needless to say, Washington fans are feeling much better about that trade after Young’s 10 games (and counting) in a 49ers’ uniform.
Twitter reacted to Young’s performance vs. the Packers.
Oh no.
Chase Young just got cleared out by a wide receiver.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 21, 2024
We stole that comp pick
— Joel (@jnez1) January 21, 2024
We've seen that before
— Mike Brindle (@Mike_L_Brindle) January 21, 2024
Young wideouts looking for ways to earn snaps? Stick your face in the mud v 265-pound Chase Young as the hinge point on pin-pull.
Championship type of play from Dontayvion Wicks. pic.twitter.com/4GnP66D4Co
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 21, 2024
Chase Young if he didn't spend 3 years stat padding against Rutgers and Northwestern pic.twitter.com/0w08B2ImWx
— Deablo fan account (@DeferredWalkOn) January 21, 2024
Chase Young out there tonight pic.twitter.com/9lmtVrTGiX
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) January 21, 2024
Chase Young getting blocked by a WR 😳 C'mon man.
— Disco (@discoque5) January 21, 2024
Don’t you dare talk badly about the generational talent that is Chase Young. He just needs someone to give him a chance and believe in him. If he becomes the highest paid DE in the league he’ll be dominant. pic.twitter.com/g7blXn2R30
— Jeremy Lee (@BigPoppa703) January 21, 2024
Chase young pic.twitter.com/hcoxN6DUCj
— Isaiah🦅 (@RatiodByHurts) January 21, 2024
Can we all now agree that a 3rd for a Chase Young was an absolute steal.
— Joshua Allen, #HTTC (@OldBayAddict) January 21, 2024
Chase Young getting blocked by a WR on that 53 yard run for Aaron Jones pic.twitter.com/NdZDFyMiub
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 21, 2024
Chase Young tonight pic.twitter.com/kuImPpoWLi
— Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) January 21, 2024
Oh they're bullying Chase Young.
— Ashley Reynolds (@Ashley_Reynolds) January 21, 2024
Death, taxes and Chase Young losing contain pic.twitter.com/QoWrQHcYVw
— Richmond John🦩 (@TheRichmondJohn) January 21, 2024
Chase Young since he was traded to the 49ers pic.twitter.com/eyhoIZEnAB
— Le☔️ (@ThereGoLeban) January 21, 2024
And many of these times, it's been to Chase Young's side. https://t.co/MbCXfnxNXU
— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) January 21, 2024
CHASE YOUNG AND ARIK ARMSTEAD YOU GUYS BETTER NOT BE CELEBRATING IN THAT LOCKER ROOM pic.twitter.com/9ALWmtGiWw
— JAY® (@JayLGK) January 21, 2024
I knew Wicks was strong, but blocking Chase Young strong?! 😤😤
— Matthew Edwards (@TheCoachEdwards) January 21, 2024
All those 49ers fans who thought they ripped us off by taking Chase Young for a 3rd pic.twitter.com/tRcemMpGlW
— The District Commander (@Commanders_News) January 21, 2024
