Brandon Aiyuk
26-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
75
YDS
1342
TD
7
AVG
17.9
TAR
105
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Aiyuk and Brock Purdy formed perhaps the most efficient QB/WR duo in the league last season, with 105 passes producing 75 catches (71.4 percent) for 1,342 yards (17.9 YPR, 12.8 YPT) and seven touchdowns. The 2020 first-round pick topped his previous career high for catch rate by three percentage points despite having a sky-high 13.8 aDOT after three straight seasons in the 9.4-9.9 range. That catch rate will be nearly impossible to replicate without the aDOT (and YPR) declining, but Aiyuk still projects as one of the most efficient receivers in the league, catching passes from Purdy in a Kyle Shanahan offense that boasts three other excellent playmakers (Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle). It was Aiyuk who led the group in targets last year, albeit by a small margin with each of the four drawing at least 83 looks. He's now scheduled to play out his age-26 season under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, presumably hoping to sign an extension this spring/summer (and perhaps considering a holdout if nothing gets done). While no speed demon -- he ran a 4.50 40 at 6-0. 205 pounds in 2020 -- Aiyuk is unusually fluid/quick for someone so stoutly built and tracks balls downfield as naturally as any receiver in the league. He might be a 140-target guy in another offense, but it's hard to imagine him seeing that kind of volume for the Niners unless their other key playmakers have a brutal year for injuries. Of course, he's already shown he doesn't need huge volume to put up strong numbers in such a favorable situation efficiency-wise. Read Past Outlooks
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Discussing deal with team
GM John Lynch said Monday that the 49ers are having "good talks" with Aiyuk, who hasn't been at the team facility for the offseason program, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Aiyuk is unlikely to show up for voluntary workouts without a new contract in hand, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll hold out from mandatory minicamp in June if the two sides haven't reached an agreement by then. The 26-year-old's agent denied reports of a trade request last weekend, and it sounds like there's still hope for a long-term contract heading into the fifth and final year of Aiyuk's rookie deal. He's scheduled to make $14.12 million under the fifth-year option, whereas a multi-year deal likely would entail a large signing bonus and an annual average value well north of $20 million. Making it work for the 2024 season isn't an issue, but the Niners may be hesitant to pay Aiyuk at market value long term when they already have six players scheduled for cap hits north of $20 million in 2025, including WR Deebo Samuel and TE George Kittle. Even then, it's a workable situation, as they've got a starting QB on a late-round-rookie contract and don't owe large sums of guaranteed money beyond the current year to anyone besides DE Nick Bosa.
Aiyuk is unlikely to show up for voluntary workouts without a new contract in hand, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll hold out from mandatory minicamp in June if the two sides haven't reached an agreement by then. The 26-year-old's agent denied reports of a trade request last weekend, and it sounds like there's still hope for a long-term contract heading into the fifth and final year of Aiyuk's rookie deal. He's scheduled to make $14.12 million under the fifth-year option, whereas a multi-year deal likely would entail a large signing bonus and an annual average value well north of $20 million. Making it work for the 2024 season isn't an issue, but the Niners may be hesitant to pay Aiyuk at market value long term when they already have six players scheduled for cap hits north of $20 million in 2025, including WR Deebo Samuel and TE George Kittle. Even then, it's a workable situation, as they've got a starting QB on a late-round-rookie contract and don't owe large sums of guaranteed money beyond the current year to anyone besides DE Nick Bosa.
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Air Yards Per Game
89.6Air Yards Per Snap
1.87% Team Air Yards
37.9%% Team Targets
22.2%Avg Depth of Target
13.8 YdsCatch Rate
71.4%Drop Rate
2.9%Avg Yds After Catch
4.9% Targeted On Route
26.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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6' 0"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Approves of Pearsall pick
Aiyuk is likely to remain with the 49ers during the upcoming season after he wasn't traded during the 2024 NFL Draft, and he reportedly had a positive reaction to the organization's decision to draft Ricky Pearsall in the first round, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers double dipped at wide receiver during the draft, selecting Pearsall in the first round and Jacob Cowing in the fourth round. Those moves look like contingency plans for when the team likely has to decide between keeping Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in 2025. With San Francisco in win-now mode, the team intends to keep both standout wide receivers on the roster in 2024. The team's decision to draft a wide receiver in the first round added to speculation of a rift between Aiyuk and the team's front office, but his reaction to the pick suggests otherwise. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Aiyuk texted "Fire pick, can't lie," to general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan after the team drafted Pearsall, who was Aiyuk's teammate at Arizona State in 2019 before Aiyuk went to the NFL and Pearsall transferred to Florida.
The 49ers double dipped at wide receiver during the draft, selecting Pearsall in the first round and Jacob Cowing in the fourth round. Those moves look like contingency plans for when the team likely has to decide between keeping Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in 2025. With San Francisco in win-now mode, the team intends to keep both standout wide receivers on the roster in 2024. The team's decision to draft a wide receiver in the first round added to speculation of a rift between Aiyuk and the team's front office, but his reaction to the pick suggests otherwise. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Aiyuk texted "Fire pick, can't lie," to general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan after the team drafted Pearsall, who was Aiyuk's teammate at Arizona State in 2019 before Aiyuk went to the NFL and Pearsall transferred to Florida.
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He may never be the centerpiece of an offense that also features WR Deebo Samuel, TE George Kittle and RB Christian McCaffrey, but it was Aiyuk who led the Niners in catches (78), targets (114) and receiving yards (1,015) last year, clearing 1,000 yards for the first time in three seasons since he was drafted 25th overall in 2020. He's pretty much facing the same drawbacks this year, and possibly with even more target competition if McCaffrey and Samuel stay relatively healthy (they made 24 combined appearances for the Niners last season). On the other hand, Aiyuk also has all the same positives working in his favor, namely his own talent, a good offensive line and coach Kyle Shanahan. Another step forward isn't out of the question if someone emerges between Trey Lance, Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold to give the Niners legitimately solid QB play that isn't just scheme-based and YAC-dependent.
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Trade request denied by agent
Aiyuk's agent, Ryan Williams of Athletes First, denied reports on social media Sunday that the wide receiver has requested a trade from the 49ers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Team denies trade rumors
GM John Lynch said Monday that the 49ers have not engaged in trade discussions regarding Aiyuk and that both sides continue to have active talks about a contract extension, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Team seeking extension
49ers general manager John Lynch said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team wants to sign Aiyuk to a long-term contract extension, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Gains 49 yards in SB loss
Aiyuk had three receptions (on six targets) for 49 yards in a 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
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Channels ladybug luck for TD
Aiyuk had three receptions (on eight targets) for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 playoff win over the Lions.
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