As the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk continue to negotiate a long-term extension, the debate rages on whether Aiyuk’s demands alignwith his play. Going off last season’s 1,300-plus receiving yard season while finishing with one of the lower reception totals and target rates in the NFL is a good start. However, a deeper look will reveal Aiyuk’s true value to the team, which has put him firmly in the discussion of elite wide receivers.
Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports and creator of Reception Perception has just released Aiyuk’s 2023 player profile, and the results are startling.