Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Arizona State
Elevator Pitch
Aiyuk is a dynamic athlete with impressive fluidity and plenty of value after the catch. His technique as a route-runner could be improved, but the explosiveness he brings to an offense should make him high in demand as a secondary option at the next level.
Vitals
Height | 6-0
Weight | 205
Strengths
If you’re looking for a receiver with athletic tools in this class, Aiyuk is one of the best prospects you can find.
An explosive wide out with very good acceleration off the snap and once he gets the ball in his hands, Aiyuk brought an enticing dynamic of speed to Arizona State’s offense in 2019. He’s a shifty ball-carrier who can change direction easily and has plenty of spring in his step. He runs with good vision when he gets into the open field, presenting opportunities for him to exploit a defense for a big gain.
Though not a finished product, Aiyuk has also shown some promise and growth as a route-runner. He stems his routes well and excels at attacking leverage points on the opposition, and he bursts out of his stems well. He has shown some potential in regards to his ability to sink his hips and make sharp cuts.
Weaknesses
Aiyuk could stand to add a little more physicality to his game. He tends to struggle with boxing out defenders in tight-window situations, and his hands aren’t quite strong enough to consistently make catches when contested. He’s a much better receiver in space than he is going up for the jump ball.
His route tree isn’t incredibly advanced at this stage in his career, and he can get better at accelerating coming out of his breaks. He could get better at using his hands to create separation, particularly against press coverage. Aiyuk also only has one season of notable FBS production, as he was a complementary piece to N’Keal Harry in 2018 and played at the JUCO level in 2016 and 2017.
Projection: Day 2
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