Brandon Aiyuk, born on March 17, 1998, plays as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft after playing college football at Sierra College and Arizona State.
Brandon Aiyuk, an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, was born in Rocklin, California.
In his freshman season at Sierra College, Aiyuk caught 29 passes for 573 yards and five touchdowns, and was named All-NorCal Conference.
Aiyuk was named a Junior College All-American in his sophomore season at Sierra College after recording impressive stats and receiving several accolades.
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Brandon Aiyuk made a commitment on February 6, 2018, but the nature of the commitment is not specified.
Brandon Aiyuk enrolled at Arizona State Sun Devils on June 1, 2018.
In October 12, 2019, Brandon Aiyuk showcased an exceptional performance by catching seven passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns in a 38–34 win over Washington State, earning him the title of Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week.
On November 16, 2019, Brandon Aiyuk was named the conference Special Teams Player of the Week after an impressive game against Oregon State, where he posted 44 kickoff return yards, 76 punt return yards, and scored a touchdown. He also achieved a career-high of 10 receptions for 173 receiving yards and a touchdown, with a total of 293 all-purpose yards, ranking as the fifth-most in a single game in school history.
Brandon Aiyuk was drafted into the NFL on April 23, 2020.
On June 26, 2020, Aiyuk signed a four-year $12.5 million contract with the team, including a $6.6 million signing bonus.
Aiyuk sustained a hamstring injury in training camp on August 23, 2020, resulting in him being inactive in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Aiyuk made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the New York Jets and recorded two receptions for 21 yards in the 31–13 victory.
In Week 3 against the New York Giants, Aiyuk recorded 101 yards from scrimmage and his first career rushing touchdown during the 36–9 win.
In Week 4, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Aiyuk had a 38-yard rushing touchdown in the 25–20 loss, becoming the first wide receiver since the NFL-AFL merger to record two rushing touchdowns in his first three professional games.
Aiyuk recorded his first professional 100-yard game with six receptions for 115 yards in a 33–6 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 7.
Aiyuk was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 4, 2020, and activated two days later.
He was placed back on the COVID-19 list on November 20, and activated again on December 2.
In Week 14 against the Washington Football Team, Aiyuk recorded 10 catches for 119 yards during the 23–15 loss.
Aiyuk started in all 17 games for the 49ers in the 2021 season, in which he had 56 receptions for 826 yards and five touchdowns.
In Super Bowl LVIII, Brandon Aiyuk contributed to the game with three receptions for 49 yards, despite the 49ers' overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
On April 28, 2023, the 49ers exercised the fifth-year option of Brandon Aiyuk's rookie contract, showing their commitment to keeping him on the team for an additional year.
In Week 1 of the 2023 season, Brandon Aiyuk showcased his talent with an impressive performance, recording eight catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns in a 30–7 win over the Steelers, earning him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week title.
During Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams, Brandon Aiyuk sustained a shoulder injury on his first catch of the game, which led to him being designated as inactive for the following game against the New York Giants.
In a Week 4 victory over the Cardinals, Brandon Aiyuk delivered an impressive performance with six receptions for 148 yards, showcasing his impact on the field.
In a Week 11 victory over the Buccaneers, Brandon Aiyuk displayed his skills with five receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown, contributing significantly to the team's success.