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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 10, 2025.

#	Name	Pos	Team	ADP	Bye
1	Christian McCaffrey	RB	SF	1.08	8
2	Mike Evans	WR	SF	3.05	8
3	George Kittle	TE	SF	4.08	8
4	Brock Purdy	QB	SF	6.09	8
5	Ricky Pearsall	WR	SF	7.06	8
6	Christian Kirk	WR	SF	10.06	8
7	San Francisco Defense	DEF	SF	12.08	8
8	Brandon Aiyuk	WR	SF	12.11	8

Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey's current ADP is 1.08, which is the 8th pick of the 1st round, and 8th selection overall.

Mike Evans

Mike Evans's current ADP is 3.05, which is the 5th pick of the 3rd round, and 28th selection overall.

George Kittle

George Kittle's current ADP is 4.08, which is the 8th pick of the 4th round, and 43rd selection overall.

Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy's current ADP is 6.09, which is the 9th pick of the 6th round, and 69th selection overall.

Ricky Pearsall

Ricky Pearsall's current ADP is 7.06, which is the 6th pick of the 7th round, and 78th selection overall.

Christian Kirk

Christian Kirk's current ADP is 10.06, which is the 6th pick of the 10th round, and 114th selection overall.

San Francisco Defense

San Francisco Defense's current ADP is 12.08, which is the 8th pick of the 12th round, and 139th selection overall.

Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd 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

De'Zhaun Stribling, De'Zhaun Stribling Well-Positioned for an Early Impact?

The San Francisco 49ers' selection of Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the first pick of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft was viewed by many as one of the bigger reaches of the entire draft, but landing with one of the league's most respected combinations of quarterback and playcaller in Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan, Stribling is well-positioned to make an early impact. With Shanahan operating heavily out of 12 and 21-personnel sets, his wideouts in two-receiver formations have naturally seen an uptick in efficiency. While one of those spots is all but guaranteed to go to free agent acquisition Mike Evans, Stribling needs to beat out only Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk for something close to an every-down role. Stribling's size and tenacity as a blocker make him an obvious candidate to inherit Jauan Jennings' vacated role, and he could prove to be one of the better values in an underwhelming 2026 draft class. As RotoBaller's dynasty WR57, he is a low-cost target in rookie drafts or startups who could pay immediate dividends, particularly if All-Pro tight end George Kittle requires an extended ramp-up period to begin the year.

De'Zhaun Stribling player page.

June 17, 2026 6:01 AM EST

Jordan James, Jordan James a Prime Dynasty Buy-Low Candidate Entering 2026

A fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James appeared in just three games and did not record a single carry as a rookie last season. However, James reportedly has a strong chance to enter 2026 as the 49ers' primary backup behind superstar running back Christian McCaffrey. Following the offseason departure of former 49ers back Brian Robinson Jr., James' primary competition for the RB2 role appears to be rookie third-rounder Kaelon Black and 2024 fourth-rounder Isaac Guerendo. While James is not guaranteed to win the job, he may have the well-rounded skill set of the group and has drawn praise from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan this offseason. As long as McCaffrey stays healthy, James' path to fantasy-relevant playing time will remain blocked. Still, McCaffrey has a long injury track record and is entering his age-30 season after logging an NFL-leading 413 touches in 2025. Dynasty managers should prioritize buying low on James ahead of his potential emergence as a high-end handcuff running back.

Jordan James player page.

June 13, 2026 10:41 AM EST

Mike Evans, Mike Evans Brings a "New Dimension" to 49ers Offense

Playing for his first new team since the Buccaneers selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has been impressing his new teammates, with All-Pro tight end George Kittle recently telling reporters he brings a "new dimension" to the offense, particularly in the red zone. Evans has been complimentary of both his new system and quarterback, praising head coach and playcaller Kyle Shanahan for putting him in good opportunities against one-on-one coverage and noting that fifth-year professional Brock Purdy was one of the big reasons he came to San Francisco. The 49ers have deployed 21-personnel at the league's highest rate in each of the past two seasons, and with defenses needing to account for a fullback with an extra body near the box, Evans could see one of the highest rates of man coverage in his career, and if he can translate that into double-digit touchdown receptions, a mark he's cleared in four of the last six seasons, he'll prove to be a steal at RotoBaller's WR26.

Mike Evans player page.

June 9, 2026 5:14 AM EST

Christian Kirk, Christian Kirk Unlikely to Regain Dynasty Value in San Francisco

Since 2021, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Christian Kirk has taken more than 75% of his snaps out of the slot, but in signing with the Niners in free agency, he landed with a team that deployed 11 personnel at the league's sixth-lowest rate in 2025. In the Kyle Shanahan era, no team has more regularly removed a receiver from the formation in favor of a fullback than the 49ers, putting Kirk at a disadvantage before even factoring in the team's splashier free agent signing of six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans or the surprise selection of De'Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. There's a slim possibility of a tendency shift to lighter personnel early in the year as the team awaits a return to health from All-Pro tight end George Kittle, but even in this unlikely scenario, Kirk could still find himself fighting for playing time behind Evans, Stribling, and 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall. Once partly responsible for resetting the wide receiver free agent market, Kirk is now 29 years old, and at RotoBaller's dynasty WR97, he is no longer a player who needs to be rostered in shallower leagues.

Christian Kirk player page.

June 5, 2026 5:35 AM EST

Mike Evans, Mike Evans Making a Strong Impression at OTAs With his New Team

New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has quickly won over his coaches and teammates in the Bay Area during OTAs, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Not only has Evans, a surefire future Hall of Famer, been humble around his new teammates, but his length and route-running abilities have stood out in practices. "I pinch myself every day," tight end George Kittle said. "This is like the first legit veteran wide receiver I've had on my roster since Emmanuel Sanders in 2019, in my opinion. And nothing against the other veteran receivers I've had, but he's a Hall of Famer. I think he takes ball seriously. That kind of sets the tone for the wide receiver room, especially when we have a bunch of young guys in there." Evans' string of 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons ended in 2025 due to a broken clavicle, but he's intent on starting a new streak in 2026 at 32 years old. Joining the Niners gives Evans a clear path back to the 1,000-yard mark and perhaps even double-digit touchdowns, but there's no denying the risk involved with an aging player like Evans, who has a lot of tread on the tires. Fantasy managers would be wise to target him as more of a high-end WR3/low-end WR2 in drafts this fall.