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Why CBS Sports named Brandon Aiyuk the 49ers’ most underappreciated player
“He averaged 3.1 yards per route run in 2023, the third-best rate in the NFL behind Tyreek Hill and Nico Collins (minimum 400 routes),” Kerr continued. “Aiyuk was second in the league in yards per catch (17.9) and led the NFL in percentage of catches going for a first [down] or touchdown (81.3%).
“Aiyuk is the first player in 49ers’ history with 55+ catches, 740+ yards, and 5+ touchdowns in each of his first four seasons. He’s 11th in receiving yards (2,357), 16th in yards per catch (15.4), and tied for 11th in receiving touchdowns (15) over the last two seasons — all while being the No. 2 wideout on a stacked 49ers roster.”
“I would expect that he’s in a Niners uniform [this season],” Schefter stated. “The question is, is it going to be beyond this year? He’s under contract to them, and why would a Super Bowl-contending team trade a starting wide receiver for a future draft pick? Not going to do that. That doesn’t do anything to help you win a Super Bowl this year.”
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