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Brandon Aiyuk named the best blocking wide receiver by ESPN

ESPN’s Matt Bowen had a traits-based article where he went through each position and identified who was the best. For example, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was named the best blocking wide receiver in the NFL:

Best blocking receiver: Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers

Aiyuk will win as a blocker on the perimeter — you can see his competitive play style there. He gives a lot of effort to help spring explosive plays, working to the third level to block defenders down the field.