Brandon Aiyuk is an American Football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers as of 2024. The 6 ft wideout was taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft by the 49ers with their 25th overall pick. The California native has been second-team All-Pro once (2023) in his four seasons as a Niner. He was ranked 10th by various executives, scouts and coaches in the top 10 wide receivers survey done by ESPN in July 2024. Aiyuk attended Robert McQueen High School in Reno, Nevada. He then committed to playing college football at Sierra College, where he played for 2 years, starting from 2016 to 2017. He went on to play in 20 games for the team during his 2-year tenure, where he totaled 1,533 yards. He then transferred to Arizona State to play for the Sun Devils Football team and racked up more than 1,600 yards in 2 years.
His statistics have improved every season since entering the league in 2020. He took off immediately in his rookie season as he managed to collect 748 yards through the air even though he played only 12 games that year, due to being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He finished his sophomore season with 826 receiving yards. The 2022 season was where he crossed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time as he caught 78 receptions for 1,015 yards. His best year came in 2023, where he led the team in receiving yards (1,342) while putting up career-best numbers. By the end of the 2023 season, Aiyuk had managed to accumulate more than 3,900 receiving yards, along with 25 touchdowns. Aiyuk’s scintillating on-field performance landed him a 4-year contract extension with San Francisco in 2024.
Brandon Aiyuk Contract Breakdown
Brandon Aiyuk signed his contract of 4 years $120 million with the San Francisco 49ers on August 29, 2024, as per Spotrac. The contract runs through the 2028 season.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $120,000,000 | $23,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $76,000,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,125,000 | $5,725,000 | $45,000,000 | $24,125,000 | ||
| 2025 | $1,170,000 | $22,855,000 | $100,000 | $11,191,000 | $39,275,000 | $24,875,000 |
| 2026 | $1,215,000 | $24,935,000 | $100,000 | $16,223,000 | $13,800,000 | $27,000,000 |
| 2027 | $27,274,000 | $100,000 | $42,282,000 | $9,200,000 | $28,124,000 | |
| 2028 | $29,150,000 | $100,000 | $44,158,000 | $4,600,000 | $30,000,000 | |
| 2029 | $14,545,000 |
What are the terms of Brandon Aiyuk's Contract?
Aiyuk’s deal with the 49ers included a $23 million signing bonus but guaranteed him $45 million at the signing, according to Spotrac.
Aiyuk is also provided with a 2025 Option Bonus for $22.855M as well as a 2026 Option Bonus for $24.935M. He is also provided with a 2025-2028 Per Game Active Bonus worth $44,117.
Brandon Aiyuk Salary
In 2024, Aiyuk is set to earn a base salary of $1.1 million as per Spotrac. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $5.7 million and a dead cap value of $45 million. As per the terms of Brandon Aiyuk’s current contract with the San Francisco 49ers, he has an average annual salary of $30 million.
How much does Brandon Aiyuk make per minute?
Brandon Aiyuk is set to make around $57.2 per minute in his four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
How much of Brandon Aiyuk’s Contract is guaranteed?
Brandon Aiyuk’s deal guarantees him $76 million out of the whole $120 million mentioned in his contract with the 49ers as per Spotrac.
Brandon Aiyuk Contract History
Brandon Aiyuk has only signed one contract before signing his 4-year contract extension in 2024.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2020 - 2024 | 4 yr(s) / $12,531,342 | $6,673,704 | $3,132,836 | $12,531,342 | $12,531,342 |
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FAQs
A: Brandon Aiyuk plays for San Francisco 49ers as of 2024.
A: Brandon Aiyuk is 26 years old as of September 2024.
A: Brandon Aiyuk is exactly 6 feet tall.
