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49ers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the San Francisco 49ers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 5, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | 1.06 | 8 |
| 2 | Mike Evans | WR | SF | 5.08 | 8 |
| 3 | Brock Purdy | QB | SF | 8.01 | 8 |
| 4 | George Kittle | TE | SF | 8.06 | 8 |
| 5 | Deebo Samuel Sr. | WR | SF | 10.06 | 8 |
| 6 | De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | SF | 11.04 | 8 |
| 7 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | 12.05 | 8 |
| 8 | Jordan James | RB | SF | 13.09 | 8 |
| 9 | San Francisco Defense | DEF | SF | 14.03 | 8 |
| 10 | Eddy Piñeiro | PK | SF | 14.05 | 8 |
| 11 | Kaelon Black | RB | SF | 14.08 | 8 |
Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey's current ADP is 1.06, which is the 6th pick of the 1st round, and 6th selection overall.
Mike Evans
Mike Evans's current ADP is 5.08, which is the 8th pick of the 5th round, and 56th selection overall.
Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy's current ADP is 8.01, which is the 1st pick of the 8th round, and 85th selection overall.
George Kittle
George Kittle's current ADP is 8.06, which is the 6th pick of the 8th round, and 90th selection overall.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Deebo Samuel Sr.'s current ADP is 10.06, which is the 6th pick of the 10th round, and 113th selection overall.
De'Zhaun Stribling
De'Zhaun Stribling's current ADP is 11.04, which is the 4th pick of the 11th round, and 124th selection overall.
Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Jordan James
Jordan James's current ADP is 13.09, which is the 9th pick of the 13th round, and 152nd selection overall.
San Francisco Defense
San Francisco Defense's current ADP is 14.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 14th round, and 159th selection overall.
Eddy Piñeiro
Eddy Piñeiro's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.
Kaelon Black
Kaelon Black's current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 163rd selection overall.
San Francisco 49ers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 2 | Away | New Orleans Saints |
| 3 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 4 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 5 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 6 | Away | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 8 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 9 | Away | New York Giants |
| 10 | Home | Los Angeles Rams |
| 11 | Away | Arizona Cardinals |
| 12 | Home | Carolina Panthers |
| 13 | Away | Cleveland Browns |
| 15 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 16 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 17 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 18 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
San Francisco 49ers News
Deebo Samuel Sr., Deebo Samuel Sr. Could Shine in San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is back with the organization and is ready to make an impact. Samuel spent the first six years of his career in San Francisco before heading to the Washington Commanders last season. The 30-year-old posted decent stats, 72 receptions with 727 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in 16 games. The hope is that a return to a familiar place in San Francisco will give Samuel a boost this upcoming season. Samuel is familiar with both the staff and playbook in San Francisco, which is always a good thing. The 49ers are already banged up before the season starts, which could give Samuel a boost as well. Sometimes, Samuel is a forgotten man, but he has the potential to be a top-20 player at his position.
September 4, 2026 5:36 PM EST
Kaelon Black, Kaelon Black a Premier Handcuff Running Back Worth Targeting in Drafts
A third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black entered training camp in competition with fellow 49ers back Jordan James for the team's RB2 role behind Christian McCaffrey. However, James battled some injury issues throughout the summer, and recent reporting out of San Francisco indicates that Black currently has a hold on the backup running back job. As long as McCaffrey remains healthy, Black is unlikely to play a fantasy-relevant role in 2026. Still, McCaffrey is now 30 years old and logged an NFL-high 413 touches in 2025. The superstar back also has a history of suffering season-altering injuries, as he's played seven games or fewer in three of his nine NFL campaigns. If he is indeed the clear RB2 in San Francisco, Black carries high-end handcuff appeal into 2026.
September 4, 2026 12:38 PM EST
Christian McCaffrey, Christian McCaffrey Remains an Elite Fantasy Option in 2026
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is aiming to overcome the "400-touch rule" in 2026. McCaffrey was incredible in 2025, totaling 311 carries for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns, and adding 102 receptions for 924 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. Despite not being efficient on the ground last season, McCaffrey made up for it with elite receiving production, and he is the main reason fantasy managers should not fade the star this season. Now, fantasy managers are worried about the health of the 30-year-old back after a massive workload last season, but he's never faced a major injury that required a lengthy recovery. The addition of Kaelon Black as the backup running back shouldn't affect McCaffrey's receiving or goal-line workload. If the 49ers star running back stays healthy in 2026, he will be a contender for the RB1 overall.
Christian McCaffrey player page.
September 4, 2026 6:00 AM EST
George Kittle, George Kittle Could be on Snap Count in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) traveled with the team to Australia for the Week 1 regular-season opener next Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, but that does not mean that he will play a full game if he is active next week. If Kittle is active, The Athletic's Matt Barrows is "sure he won't be on the field for his usual 95 percent of the offensive snaps." The 49ers must consider the long ride back for Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the playoffs back in January. The 32-year-old veteran is a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro, but he also has a lengthy injury history and managed to play in just 11 regular-season games in 2025 in his ninth year in the NFL, catching 57 of his 69 targets for 628 yards and seven touchdowns. The 49ers are most likely looking to slowly ease Kittle back into the offense so that he can be peaking late in the year if he manages to stay healthy in 2026. Fantasy managers setting DFS lineups in Week 1 should be fading Kittle at the TE position.
September 3, 2026 11:13 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling, De'Zhaun Stribling to Begin as Starting Slot Receiver?
The Athletic's Matt Barrows thinks the plan is for rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to be the team's primary F slot receiver and Mike Evans' understudy at the X spot. The Niners brought in veteran Christian Kirk as a free agent, and he has plenty of experience as a slot receiver, but he will start the 2026 campaign on Injured Reserve with a calf injury, opening up a regular role for Stribling out of the slot to begin his first year in the NFL. The 23-year-old from Ole Miss has been one of the biggest risers on draft boards at the receiver position this summer due to a strong training camp and preseason, and the fact that wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) has already been ruled out for the season. Stribling is a big body at WR at 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, and he combined for 1,693 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 107 receptions in his final two seasons at Ole Miss. He was held out of the preseason finale due to a minor shoulder injury, but he should be ready for Week 1 in Australia next Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, where he could quickly start producing alongside Evans. Stribling will be a popular flex option in fantasy football drafts this weekend.
De'Zhaun Stribling player page.
September 3, 2026 10:19 AM EST
