Aiyuk won a tiebreaker with Rams receiver Cooper Kupp thanks to his breakout 1,342-yard season in 2023. Aiyuk has come a long way from starting his career in Kyle Shanahan's doghouse due to inconsistencies as a rookie. He's worked his way into premier status.
More downfield production, huge jump in yards per catch, quietly has almost 300 [career] catches. Excels as a blocker. Lower body ability is as good as anyone.
Aiyuk, who has 269 career catches through four seasons, upped his yards per catch from 14.8 to 17.9 in 2023, trailing only George Pickens (18.1). More than 37 percent of his receptions went for 20-plus yards, tops in the NFL (minimum 100 targets).
In a loaded 49ers offense, Aiyuk has emerged as the top target with 218 targets, far ahead of Deebo Samuel (181) and George Kittle (176). Premier route runner with open-field juice.
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