San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, because of injuries in his rookie season, was unable to play a full season last year. However, in his shortened season, Aiyuk showed he has the potential to be a major playmaker.
The 2020 first-round draft pick had 60 catches for 748 yards and five touchdowns in only 12 games last year. He could be the 49ers’ WR1 in his second season with the team.
What does that mean in 2021 for his fantasy value? Below, we look at Brandon Aiyuk‘s 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Aiyuk’s ADP: 76.32
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com)
Aiyuk is 118th overall among all players with an ADP of 76.32. He is selected as high as ninth overall and as low as 118th. He is owned in 54% of leagues.
Among receivers, he is 43rd, sandwiched between Carolina Panthers WR Terrace Marshall and Arizona Cardinals WR Rondale Moore, both rookies.
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Aiyuk’s 2020 stats
Receiving: 60 receptions, 748 yards
Rushing: 6 rushes, 77 yards
Touchdowns: 5 receiving, 2 rushing
Where should you take Aiyuk in your fantasy football draft?
Don’t draft Aiyuk counting on him to be your WR1 or WR2. He is the sleeper on your roster you want this year. He can give you as many as double-digit touchdowns and 75-80 catches for 1,000 yards.
Where he does have value is in a dynasty league because the franchise sees WR1 potential in him. He has speed, playmaking skills and can make plays in the passing game and on gadget plays where he runs the ball.
He could give you good value in middle rounds as a WR3.
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