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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 | 14 |
| 2 | Mike Evans | WR | SF | 3.05 | 14 |
| 3 | George Kittle | TE | SF | 4.08 | 14 |
| 4 | Brock Purdy | QB | SF | 6.09 | 14 |
| 5 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | SF | 7.06 | 14 |
| 6 | Christian Kirk | WR | SF | 10.06 | 14 |
| 7 | San Francisco Defense | DEF | SF | 12.08 | 14 |
| 8 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | 12.11 | 14 |
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, 49ers See Something Special in De'Zhaun Stribling
The San Francisco 49ers give a handful of draft prospects "gold helmet" designations for their exemplary standing in several areas, including leadership and football intelligence. Former Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, who the team selected at 33rd overall at the top of the second round, is considered one of the "gold helmet" prospects, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. "The passion the guy has, the work ethic, the toughness, the durability. He checks all those boxes at a high level," vice president of player personnel Tariq Ahmad said. The 23-year-old Stribling also scored the highest ever in a personality test called the Judgment Index, which seeks to shed light on a player's decision-making skills and value. Stribling was a surprise pick at that spot early in the second round, as he never had over 882 receiving yards or six touchdowns in his five collegiate seasons at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss. At best, Stribling will be an option as San Fran's WR3 in his rookie season in 2026 behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall. He won't be on the fantasy radar in single-year leagues in 2026, but his size (6-foot-2, 207 pounds) and speed (4.36-second 40-yard dash) give him upside in the long term if his intangibles set him apart.
De'Zhaun Stribling player page.
May 6, 2026 9:49 AM EST
Isaac Guerendo, Isaac Guerendo Buried on Depth Chart, Looking for New Team?
The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo, who was a fourth-round pick in 2024, "seems like he is buried" and will be "looking for a new team." The 49ers say that they will be looking to give Christian McCaffrey fewer touches in 2026, which is why they drafted rookie Kaelon Black in the third round. The Niners also have Jordan James, Patrick Taylor Jr., and Sincere McCormick in their RB room, leaving little playing time left for Guerendo. Black is expected to compete with James for the No. 2 role, so the 25-year-old Guerendo figures to be the RB4 in San Fran right now, at best. Guerendo carried the ball 84 times for 420 yards (5.0 yards per carry) and four touchdowns while adding 15 receptions for 152 yards through the air in 16 regular-season games (three starts), but he didn't see a single carry in 14 regular-season contests in Year 2 in 2025. He appears to be the odd-man out, making him a cut candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues going into the 2026 campaign.
May 5, 2026 9:37 AM EST
Kaelon Black, Kaelon Black Well-Positioned for Dynasty Success Following NFL Draft
After recording 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 186 carries across 16 games for the University of Indiana in 2025, running back Kaelon Black was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Black's path to immediate playing time is blocked off by all-world 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who has led the NFL in touches in two out of the last three seasons. However, McCaffrey has also played seven games or fewer in three out of his last five campaigns. Black likely enters his rookie season in a battle with Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo for the RB2 role in San Francisco. Both James and Guerendo offer some upside, but neither has proven worthy of a consistent role at the NFL level. If Black emerges as the 49ers' lead backup in training camp, his upside as a handcuff option would be through the roof. Additionally, with McCaffrey entering his age-30 season, Black could be a key part of San Francisco's future at the running back position. His dynasty stock is rising following the NFL Draft.
May 2, 2026 11:43 AM EST
George Kittle, George Kittle Trying to Return in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told ESPN that tight end George Kittle (Achilles) is "shooting to return" Week 1 against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams after tearing his Achilles tendon in the playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles in January, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. It's unclear if Kittle is actually on track to be ready for the season opener, but it's where he's aiming. Kittle suffered a clean tear of his Achilles, which is expected to allow him to return quicker than usual for someone with a torn Achilles. While Kittle is hoping to be ready for Week 1, there's still a good chance he won't be ready for the start of the 2026 season, which will make him a pretty risky and volatile high-end TE1 target in fantasy football drafts. If Kittle is not ready to go by Week 1, Jake Tonges will be in play as a streaming option at the position early on. The 32-year-old Kittle only played in 11 games last year due to injuries and finished as the TE13 in half-PPR scoring. When healthy, he's been one of the top TEs in the league, though, catching at least six touchdown passes in five straight seasons.
April 30, 2026 11:21 AM EST
Brandon Aiyuk, Brandon Aiyuk Decision Could Come in Late May
It's been a surprise that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee), who hasn't played since tearing his ACL in October of 2024, is still with the San Francisco 49ers, with April coming to an end this week. In January, general manager John Lynch said that it was "safe to say" that Aiyuk had played his last snap with the organization. Lynch later said an Aiyuk-related move would come before the new league year started on March 11. In late March, Lynch said he didn't have a date when asked when the 49ers might release Aiyuk, and he also added that "we're in no rush to do that." The 49ers were discussing a trade of Aiyuk in the lead-up to last week's NFL draft, but nothing came to fruition. Lynch seemed to indicate that if Aiyuk wasn't traded during the draft, they might finally release the former first-rounder. The Niners don't appear to be in any rush to do Aiyuk any favors after a lengthy contract dispute in 2024 before his season-ending knee injury that year. Aiyuk then stopped showing up for his rehab last year, at which point the team voided the remaining guarantees on his contract. The Athletic's Matt Barrows thinks the team's first organized team activity practice on May 27 might be an "unofficial marker" for Aiyuk's release. The 28-year-old former 25th overall pick in 2020 out of Arizona State had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023, but he's coming off a major knee injury, which will make him a huge question mark in 2026 fantasy football leagues. The Commanders appear to be the likeliest landing spot for Aiyuk if he's eventually released, potentially linking up with former college teammate, QB Jayden Daniels.
April 29, 2026 12:44 PM EST
