Brandon Aiyuk is a 49er! Pick #25, 2020 NFL Draft

Originally posted by Waterbear:
See... I don't read draft breakdowns I just watch as many games as I can

I find it's worked okay for me so far.

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Check out 17:10. Remind you of anybody?

Originally posted by 49ers18:


I didnt know much about this guy but I really like this video about him. Had me much more hyped for this guy! Thought I would share it.

Look at the DB's he's working against.

NFL DB's are a different animal.

I hope he can take off like Deebo did!!!

One more fit that's considered really, really strong: Arizona State WR Brandon Aiyuk going to the Niners. "He's a true route-runner, and he's the best RAC [run after catch] receiver in the draft," said one AFC college scouting director. "That's ridiculous that they got him, and they'll be able to line him up with Deebo [Samuel] and [George] Kittle. He's strong, he can make people miss and he's a real threat in the return game. I'd be very surprised if that's a miss." It's also worth mentioning how good Kyle Shanahan is at identifying and coaching receivers, as part of all this.

Originally posted by glorydayz:
Look at the DB's he's working against.

NFL DB's are a different animal.

I hope he can take off like Deebo did!!!

Shanahan is going to scheme him open, it should be pretty clear by now that he wants a roster filled with guys on offense that can create huge plays out of nothing and be able to house it from pretty much anywhere on the field.

If your WR1, WR2, WR3, TE and RB are all threats to turn a ten yard pass into a thirty yard gain, that is going to be a nightmare for defenses to deal with, knowing that one poor tackle attempt can lead to a guy like Deebo, Kittle or Aiyuk rumbling through the back end of your defense with a full head of steam.

You can tell they really wanted him. I'm excited to see him with Deebo

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by glorydayz:
Look at the DB's he's working against.

NFL DB's are a different animal.

I hope he can take off like Deebo did!!!

Shanahan is going to scheme him open, it should be pretty clear by now that he wants a roster filled with guys on offense that can create huge plays out of nothing and be able to house it from pretty much anywhere on the field.

If your WR1, WR2, WR3, TE and RB are all threats to turn a ten yard pass into a thirty yard gain, that is going to be a nightmare for defenses to deal with, knowing that one poor tackle attempt can lead to a guy like Deebo, Kittle or Aiyuk rumbling through the back end of your defense with a full head of steam.

Great post Phoenix, I guess that's one way of looking at it.

I just wonder why this isn't working with Pettis & Goodwin?

Originally posted by glorydayz:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by glorydayz:

Look at the DB's he's working against.

NFL DB's are a different animal.

I hope he can take off like Deebo did!!!

Shanahan is going to scheme him open, it should be pretty clear by now that he wants a roster filled with guys on offense that can create huge plays out of nothing and be able to house it from pretty much anywhere on the field.

If your WR1, WR2, WR3, TE and RB are all threats to turn a ten yard pass into a thirty yard gain, that is going to be a nightmare for defenses to deal with, knowing that one poor tackle attempt can lead to a guy like Deebo, Kittle or Aiyuk rumbling through the back end of your defense with a full head of steam.

Great post Phoenix, I guess that's one way of looking at it.

I just wonder why this isn't working with Pettis & Goodwin?

Because 1 is soft and the other can't stay healthy to save his life along with the family issues the last 2 years

Kyle woulda taken him at 13. Did you hear that Zone ...

https://arizonasports.com/category/podcast_player/?a=292a8f87-7623-4029-b3f0-aba7004b9c96&sid=1005&n=Burns+%26+Gambo

13:00-17:30 mark, local station here reacting to the 49ers taking Aiyuk.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
It's hard to justify aggressive trade-up for a guy who is 5'11. NOBODY had him WR5 or lower. Kyle may have loved him as a scheme fit, but he's not really a WR1 type stud in any way. Not sure anyone was in this draft, which is why they all fell after 15 despite their agents paying SI for a cover etc. No Julio Jones's, Dez Bryant, Megatron.

Aiyuk may not have been my #1, but the traits he has lead me to believe his ceiling is on the level of OBJ. Even their play style is very, very similar. Looking at other similarities:

Stats in Last College Season
Beckham: 59 rec, 1152 yards, 8 TDs
Aiyuk: 65 rec, 1192 yards, 8 TDs

Measurables
Beckham: 5-11 198 4.43, 38.5-inch vertical, 32 3/4" arm length, 10" hands, 7 reps on the bench
Aiyuk: 6-0 205 4.50, 40-inch vertical, 33 1/2" arm length, 9 3/4" hands, 11 reps on the bench

Other Notes
Both were used in the return game for their teams. Beckham had 2 career PR TDs, Aiyuk had 1.
Both ASU and LSU used pro concepts in the route trees that they ran.

No Julio Jones's, Dez Bryant, Megatron, but maybe there was an Odell Beckham Jr.

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:

Originally posted by glorydayz:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by glorydayz:
Look at the DB's he's working against.

NFL DB's are a different animal.

I hope he can take off like Deebo did!!!

Shanahan is going to scheme him open, it should be pretty clear by now that he wants a roster filled with guys on offense that can create huge plays out of nothing and be able to house it from pretty much anywhere on the field.

If your WR1, WR2, WR3, TE and RB are all threats to turn a ten yard pass into a thirty yard gain, that is going to be a nightmare for defenses to deal with, knowing that one poor tackle attempt can lead to a guy like Deebo, Kittle or Aiyuk rumbling through the back end of your defense with a full head of steam.

Great post Phoenix, I guess that's one way of looking at it.

I just wonder why this isn't working with Pettis & Goodwin?

Because 1 is soft and the other can't stay healthy to save his life along with the family issues the last 2 years

100% right Mr. Flintstone, and not to minimize your post but 100% obvious too IMO. Don't understand why people don't or won't see it.

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:

Originally posted by glorydayz:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by glorydayz:
Look at the DB's he's working against.

NFL DB's are a different animal.

I hope he can take off like Deebo did!!!

Shanahan is going to scheme him open, it should be pretty clear by now that he wants a roster filled with guys on offense that can create huge plays out of nothing and be able to house it from pretty much anywhere on the field.

If your WR1, WR2, WR3, TE and RB are all threats to turn a ten yard pass into a thirty yard gain, that is going to be a nightmare for defenses to deal with, knowing that one poor tackle attempt can lead to a guy like Deebo, Kittle or Aiyuk rumbling through the back end of your defense with a full head of steam.

Great post Phoenix, I guess that's one way of looking at it.

I just wonder why this isn't working with Pettis & Goodwin?

Because 1 is soft and the other can't stay healthy to save his life along with the family issues the last 2 years

Soft can only explain so much. Pettis had a very good and productive season in his first season in the NFL as a rookie WR. Was he soft back then? I would say he was soft and productive.

Originally posted by glorydayz:
Great post Phoenix, I guess that's one way of looking at it.

I just wonder why this isn't working with Pettis & Goodwin?

Difference in skillsets. Ball skills and vision are a thing, like why Trent Richardson flushed out of the NFL. Goodwin is more of a pure speed guy, not super skilled as a receiver. Pettis has the talent but there's something above the neck that seems to be limiting him. In anycase, Aiyuk shows a lot more aggressiveness and physicality than Pettis ever did in college.

Originally posted by libertyforever:
Soft can only explain so much. Pettis had a very good and productive season in his first season in the NFL as a rookie WR. Was he soft back then? I would say he was soft and productive.

Pettis looked like he was on his way as a rookie and then I don't know what happened. Apparently he wasn't in the greatest of shape during training camp and he didn't look mentally or physically ready to take the next step. It comes down to heart and overall work ethic and that stuff isn't always easy to measure.