Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk operated as the more traditional WR1 in the 49ers offense in 2023, leading the team with nearly 1,500 receiving yards and 8 TDs in 19 games played despite a mediocre role in the red zone. He led the 49ers offense with a 24% target share and 39% air yards share (15th). 20th overall in weighted opportunity. Aiyuk averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game (WR19) finishing with career-highs across the board in his fourth season. Entering a contract year at age 26, we still may not have seen the best to come from Aiyuk fresh off a second consecutive top-15 WR finish in half-PPR. His efficiency numbers are off the charts as a top-5 finisher in yards per route run in 2023.

The 49ers have reportedly been involved in trade talks ahead of the NFL Draft, including a potential move into the top-10 by trading either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.

Fantasy Impact

The 49ers would reportedly have to be "blown away" to trade either of their star receivers. This is all a rumor as of now, but is is worth monitoring as we sit just a few hours away from the start of the NFL Draft.