INDIANAPOLIS — The San Francisco 49ers won their coin flip with the Oakland Raiders on Friday, meaning they have the ninth pick in the April draft with the Raiders choosing 10th. The two teams, as well the Miami Dolphins, who also finished 6-10, will rotate spots after the first round.

The 49ers traded their second-round pick, which turns out to be No. 43 overall, to the New England Patriots in the October exchange that sent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco. The 49ers have a later pick in the second round due to a 2017 draft-day trade with the New Orleans Saints.

The teams had to flip a coin because their 2017 records were the same as was their strength of schedule. The Dolphins had a slightly easier strength of schedule, which is based on the record of their opponents.

The result of the coin flip may end up being significant given the 49ers’ and Raiders’ overlapping needs. Both are looking for cornerbacks, linebackers and edge rushers.

— The Sacramento Bee