SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is coming off from playing one of his best seasons but where he suits up this season is still up in the air.
Aiyuk was named second-team All-Pro in 2023 thanks to a career-best of 1,342 receiving yards helping lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl.
In the offseason, he requested a trade from the 49ers. So far, there's still no agreement from both sides as to a long-term contract for Aiyuk or a trade.
For many 49er fans, Aiyuk is a hometown favorite being born in Rocklin and playing at Sierra College. Here's a look at his career timeline.
Brandon Aiyuk Timeline
- March 17, 1998: Aiyuk born in Rocklin, California.
June 2016: Graduates McQueen High School in Reno.
2016-2018: Plays at Sierra College in Rocklin.
2017: Aiyuk was named Junior College All-American.
2019: Aiyuk transfers to Arizona State where he played for two seasons. Aiyuk played in 25 games, scored 11 touchdowns and made 98 receptions for 1,666 yards.
2019: Aiyuk named to First-team All-Pac-12.
April 23, 2020: The San Francisco 49ers selected him as the 25th pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
2020: As a rookie, Aiyuk appeared in 12 games and started 11. Aiyuk made 60 receptions for 748 yards. He scored seven touchdowns.
2021: Bouncing back from the pandemic, Aiyuk’s season stats roughly stayed the same. He made 56 receptions for 826 yards and scored five touchdowns.
2022: Aiyuk’s stats grew in his third season. He had eight touchdowns, made 78 receptions and 1,015 receiving yards.
2023: Aiyuk had a big leap in his fourth season. He had 1,342 receiving yards, seven touchdowns and 75 receptions.
Jan. 12, 2024: Aiyuk was named Second-team All-Pro.
Feb. 11, 2024: Aiyuk had three catches for 49 yards in Super Bowl LVIII.
July 16, 2024: Aiyuk requested to be traded from the San Francisco 49ers right before the start of training camp in preparation for the 2024 season because the two sides haven’t made progress on a new contract.
July 24, 2024: 49ers training camp opens with Aiyuk so-called holding in. He watched the first part of practice before leaving the field.
August 13, 2024: NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have a deal in place to get Aiyuk from the 49ers. No deal is made.
August 14, 2024: Aiyuk returned to the practice field after 15 days. He was not suited up but was still wearing San Francisco 49ers gear. There were times during the practice Aiyuk was seen socializing with the general manager, John Lynch, as well as playing catch with an equipment staffer.
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