Brandon Aiyuk
26-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
75
YDS
1342
TD
7
AVG
17.9
TAR
105
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. 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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Height
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
33.50 in
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Trade potential growing
Aiyuk is available via trade but the 49ers asking price may prohibit a deal, Michael Silverof the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers continue to deny that Aiyuk is available but have also admitted that there has been little progress made toward a new contract for him. Silver reports that San Francisco is seeking a 2024 first-round pick in return, a price other teams have been unwilling to meet to this point. In addition to the compensation teams will have to send to the 49ers, they would also need to ink Aiyuk to a new contract, and he's reportedly seeking at least $25 million per year.
The 49ers continue to deny that Aiyuk is available but have also admitted that there has been little progress made toward a new contract for him. Silver reports that San Francisco is seeking a 2024 first-round pick in return, a price other teams have been unwilling to meet to this point. In addition to the compensation teams will have to send to the 49ers, they would also need to ink Aiyuk to a new contract, and he's reportedly seeking at least $25 million per year.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
Aiyuk was criticized by his coach, dissected by the media, nearly benched for Trent Sherfield
and ultimately outshined by Deebo Samuel. And yet, when all was said and done for 2021, the
second-year wideout had a decent season, albeit one that fell shy of expectations for a first-
round pick coming off a rookie campaign with 825 total yards and seven TDs in 12 games. Last
year, Aiyuk got 12 fewer targets in five more games, and only six carries. Samuel, meanwhile,
enjoyed a full-on breakout, though the nature of his production changed throughout the year (a
lot of targets early, then more work on the ground in December). The shift in Samuel's use
contributed to Aiyuk's improvement — or maybe it was the other way around. Whatever the
case, Aiyuk played at least 88 percent of snaps in each game from Week 8 on, averaging 4.3
catches for 66.4 yards on 6.2 targets (10.7 YPT), with four TDs in 11 games. Aiyuk now enters
Year 3 secure in his starting role, though he might be Option C when Samuel and TE George
Kittle are healthy. That's not the worst gig, but target volume could be lacking if the Niners
commit to dual-threat QB Trey Lance.
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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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