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

Originally posted by NCommand:
Don't be a Pettis.

Deebo Samuel reached out to Brandon Aiyuk post-draft to let him know that it's going to take time to learn the playbook and to stay patient, as being a receiver in this offense requires a steep learning curve.

Deebo told Kinlaw: "You've got big shoes to fill man!"

— Fourth and Nine (@fourth_nine) May 13, 2020

Deebo is really stepping up as a leader in the locker room already. That's pretty awesome. He's going off next year.

Deebo is the perfect dude to punk the rookies. his name is f**kin Deebo and he plays like a bully lol

Originally posted by gold49digger:

Originally posted by NCommand:
Don't be a Pettis.

Deebo Samuel reached out to Brandon Aiyuk post-draft to let him know that it's going to take time to learn the playbook and to stay patient, as being a receiver in this offense requires a steep learning curve.

Deebo told Kinlaw: "You've got big shoes to fill man!"

— Fourth and Nine (@fourth_nine) May 13, 2020

Deebo is really stepping up as a leader in the locker room already. That's pretty awesome. He's going off next year.

Yeah, he's going to be a good mentor - helping Aiyuk out this year.

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by Bali-Niner:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by mayo49:
I can't wait to see Deebo and Aiyuk tear it up this season - it's going to be fun to watch.

I need some god damn core muscle recovery news.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by Bali-Niner:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by mayo49:
I can't wait to see Deebo and Aiyuk tear it up this season - it's going to be fun to watch.

I need some god damn core muscle recovery news.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

"He came up, handed me the ball and told me, 'That was for your mom.' "

This is who the #49ers got when they traded up to select Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

READ: https://t.co/fzYY78YRb2

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) May 14, 2020

Says it all.

"This guy wants to be great. I want someone like that. And I think he has the tools to be great." ~ Kyle on Aiyuk

Originally posted by NYniner85:

"Get him in space. He's very explosive in space."

Herm Edwards chatted with @MaioccoNBCS about Brandon Aiyuk on the latest 49ers Insider Podcast

🔊 Listen here: https://t.co/6w4UaKOYNz pic.twitter.com/OysILSt8k3

— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) May 14, 2020

I'm 100% ready to have a legit returner. Maybe Hightower will actually use him and turn him free.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

"Get him in space. He's very explosive in space."

Herm Edwards chatted with @MaioccoNBCS about Brandon Aiyuk on the latest 49ers Insider Podcast

🔊 Listen here: https://t.co/6w4UaKOYNz pic.twitter.com/OysILSt8k3

— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) May 14, 2020

I'm 100% ready to have a legit returner. Maybe Hightower will actually use him and turn him free.

Screw that, make Pettis do returns, he might actually benefit from it. This kid needs to be one of the starting receivers. I hope he is smart enough to pick up the nuances quickly. The kid doesn't need to increase his chance of injury by playing on special teams.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

"He came up, handed me the ball and told me, 'That was for your mom.' "

This is who the #49ers got when they traded up to select Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

READ: https://t.co/fzYY78YRb2

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) May 14, 2020

Says it all.

"This guy wants to be great. I want someone like that. And I think he has the tools to be great." ~ Kyle on Aiyuk

Very nice read

Brian Peacock had a real nice objective podcast breakdown of Aiyuk's strengths and weaknesses.

It covered many of the same concerns I had for Pettis coming out of the PAC12 with one major difference; drive.

I wanted to list those "concerns" here so fans can keep an eye out for growth in these areas as well as develop realistic expectations for him. Again, these are just "concerns"...common to any rookie coming into the NFL:

1. Arms the length of a 6'7" player but doesn't play like that and in fact, let's a lot of balls come into the body; needs to become more of a hands catcher to utilize that big advantage including 40" vertical leaping.
2. One real year of production including as a kick returner. Raw but not a project.
3. Teams scouted him to be a CB. Went to Arizona State so he could play WR.
4. Core muscle surgery after the combine.
5. Limited experience in the slot.
6. PAC12 competition and DB's were garbage. Best competition he had was against Utah (CB drafted) and he had 1 catch for 7 yards.
7. Poor contested catches, only caught 3 of 14 in his career.
8. Some false steps like Pettis throwing off timing.
9. Did not see much press coverage and when he did, it wasn't good.
10. WCO terminology is going to be a huge learning curve for him.

We already know all his strengths!

Originally posted by NCommand:
Brian Peacock had a real nice objective podcast breakdown of Aiyuk's strengths and weaknesses.

It covered many of the same concerns I had for Pettis coming out of the PAC12 with one major difference; drive.

I wanted to list those "concerns" here so fans can keep an eye out for growth in these areas as well as develop realistic expectations for him. Again, these are just "concerns"...common to any rookie coming into the NFL:

1. Arms the length of a 6'7" player but doesn't play like that and in fact, let's a lot of balls come into the body; needs to become more of a hands catcher to utilize that big advantage including 40" vertical leaping.
2. One real year of production including as a kick returner. Raw but not a project.
3. Teams scouted him to be a CB. Went to Arizona State so he could play WR.
4. Core muscle surgery after the combine.
5. Limited experience in the slot.
6. PAC12 competition and DB's were garbage. Best competition he had was against Utah (CB drafted) and he had 1 catch for 7 yards.
7. Poor contested catches, only caught 3 of 14 in his career.
8. Some false steps like Pettis throwing off timing.
9. Did not see much press coverage and when he did, it wasn't good.
10. WCO terminology is going to be a huge learning curve for him.

We already know all his strengths!

A lot of those "concerns" are dumb.

-One year production because he was behind N'Keal Harry.

-Limited experience in the slot is a concern? wut

-College defenses don't play press. Can't see something that doesn't exist very much in any conference. Draftniks said the same thing about Deebo.

-No s**t the WCO terminology is going to be a learning curve--it is for every prospect, even NFL vets. Deebo came out of the SEC and admitted he struggled with the terminology.

That's one of the pitfalls with media nowadays--everyone can have a platform, even the ones who shouldn't.

Originally posted by Heroism:
A lot of those "concerns" are dumb.

-One year production because he was behind N'Keal Harry.

-Limited experience in the slot is a concern? wut

-College defenses don't play press. Can't see something that doesn't exist very much in any conference. Draftniks said the same thing about Deebo.

-No s**t the WCO terminology is going to be a learning curve--it is for every prospect, even NFL vets. Deebo came out of the SEC and admitted he struggled with the terminology.

That's one of the pitfalls with media nowadays--everyone can have a platform, even the ones who shouldn't.

agree. ticky tacky at best

Originally posted by NCommand:
Brian Peacock had a real nice objective podcast breakdown of Aiyuk's strengths and weaknesses.

7. Poor contested catches, only caught 3 of 14 in his career.

I wish there was a video to show those 14 plays. Not all opportunities to make a contested catch are equal. I have another concern. It says he's 22, but why he look 32?