One NFL executive told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that he believes San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is a top-three wide receiver.
"More downfield production, huge jump in yards per catch, quietly has almost 300 [career] catches," the exec said. "Excels as a blocker. Lower body ability is as good as anyone."
The executive made the comments amid Fowler's chats with executives, coaches and scouts to compile top-10 rankings for 11 different NFL positions.
Aiyuk, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract that will pay him $14.1 million in 2024, has issued a trade request to the 49ers in his search for a long-term deal, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.