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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 July 10, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | 1.05 | 8 |
| 2 | Mike Evans | WR | SF | 5.03 | 8 |
| 3 | Brock Purdy | QB | SF | 9.03 | 8 |
| 4 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | SF | 9.07 | 8 |
| 5 | George Kittle | TE | SF | 9.08 | 8 |
| 6 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | 12.10 | 8 |
| 7 | Eddy Piñeiro | PK | SF | 13.02 | 8 |
Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey's current ADP is 1.05, which is the 5th pick of the 1st round, and 4th selection overall.
Mike Evans
Mike Evans's current ADP is 5.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 5th round, and 51st selection overall.
Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy's current ADP is 9.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 9th round, and 98th selection overall.
Ricky Pearsall
Ricky Pearsall's current ADP is 9.07, which is the 7th pick of the 9th round, and 103rd selection overall.
George Kittle
George Kittle's current ADP is 9.08, which is the 8th pick of the 9th round, and 103rd selection overall.
Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk's current ADP is 12.10, which is the 10th pick of the 12th round, and 141st selection overall.
Eddy Piñeiro
Eddy Piñeiro's current ADP is 13.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 13th round, and 146th 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
Kaelon Black, Kaelon Black Battling for an Important Insurance Role
After not even receiving an invite to the NFL Combine, the San Francisco 49ers selected running back Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 Draft, making him the third running back off the board, after only first-rounders Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. While head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have gotten uninspired returns from the running backs they've drafted in recent years, particularly those viewed as reaches by the draft community, as was Black, there is no denying the favorable situation the rookie finds himself in. Four-time All-Pro Christian McCaffrey recently turned 30 and is coming off a season in which he touched the ball a career-high 450 times, and with Brian Robinson Jr. departing in free agency, Black's biggest competition for primary backup duties comes from 2025 fifth-rounder Jordan James. As a rookie, James did not register a single offensive stat until taking over late in the team's Divisional Round blowout loss to the Seahawks, but a year in the system could give him an early edge heading into 2026. While RotoBaller currently has neither ranked as a top 50 fantasy back for redraft leagues, the training camp battle between Black and James will be one to monitor, and should either gain a demonstrative edge, they will force their way into the late-round discussion for 2026 drafts.
July 9, 2026 5:24 AM EST
Jordan James, Jordan James is Interesting Buy-Low Option
San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James is currently projected to be the primary backup this upcoming season. The former fifth-round pick only made three appearances last season and didn't record a single carry as a rookie. Despite the lack of reps, James has drawn praise from head coach Kyle Shanahan during the offseason. The 49ers don't have a clear No. 2 option behind superstar Christian McCaffrey in this backfield. Outside of James, the 49ers have third-round pick Kaelon Black, Isaac Guerendo, and Sincere McCormick. There's plenty of competition for the No. 2 role, but James wouldn't be a bad player to have as a possible handcuff to McCaffrey. He's an interesting buy-low candidate for dynasty managers looking for help at running back.
July 7, 2026 5:25 PM EST
Ricky Pearsall, Ricky Pearsall Set Up for Breakout Season if he Stays Healthy
Before San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's NFL career even got off the ground, he suffered a gunshot wound during an attempted robbery that caused him to miss the first six weeks of his rookie campaign in 2024. He played in 11 games (four starts), catching 31 of 46 targets for 400 yards and three touchdowns. The 25-year-old former 31st overall pick out of the University of Florida then suffered a hamstring injury and a PCL injury in his knee in 2025 that limited him to just nine starts. Pearsall finished with 36 receptions on 53 targets for 528 yards and no touchdowns in nine regular-season starts. The Niners let Jauan Jennings walk in free agency in the offseason, but they added future Hall of Famer Mike Evans and slot man Christian Kirk, while taking De'Zhaun Stribling in the second round of the NFL draft. San Fran's WR room is deeper, which means that opposing defenses shouldn't be able to key in on him in his third season. NFL.com's Nick Shook believes Pearsall could be set up for a breakout season. He's a risk/reward WR4/flex that is certainly worth a late-round selection in fantasy drafts for his upside when healthy.
July 2, 2026 11:47 AM EST
Mike Evans, Can Mike Evans Return to WR1 Form in 2026?
A broken collarbone, a concussion, and a nagging hamstring issue limited six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans to only eight games in 2025, ending his historic run of 1,000-yard campaigns. In signing a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, Evans will seek a fresh start for his 13th season, and if health allows him to stay on the field, he could be well-positioned for a 2026 bounceback. Throughout his career, Evans has been one of the most productive players in the league with two or fewer receivers on the field, and with head coach Kyle Shanahan's propensity for fullback usage, that is a situation he should find himself in regularly. The team's leading wide receiver from each of the past two seasons, Jauan Jennings, departed in free agency, and with All-Pro tight end George Kittle potentially requiring an early-season ramp-up period as he recovers from a torn Achilles, San Francisco's offense could run through Evans and Christian McCaffrey to begin the year. At almost 33 years old, the health concerns that plagued his final season in Tampa have not suddenly disappeared, but as RotoBaller's WR26, Evans is a pure upside swing in 2026 drafts, and if he can manage anything close to a full season, he could ultimately finish the year in familiar territory among fantasy's biggest difference-makers.
July 1, 2026 5:37 AM EST
Brandon Aiyuk, Commanders Growing Wary of Potentially Adding Brandon Aiyuk?
The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala suggests that the Washington Commanders might be shying away from considering adding veteran wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) this offseason if the San Francisco 49ers end up releasing him. The Commanders were interested in Aiyuk enough earlier in the offseason to consider a one-year, highly-incentivized deal if and when the 49ers ever released him. The former first-rounder has clear ties to Washington, as he's close friends with quarterback Jayden Daniels, and general manager Adam Peters was part of San Fran's front office when it drafted Aiyuk in 2020. The Commanders were never going to trade for Aiyuk, but they have been intrigued by the proposition of pairing him with WR1 Terry McLaurin in 2026 and possibly beyond. But since then, Aiyuk has posted erratic Instagram rants that "have created worry about Aiyuk's frame of mind." The Commanders could still consider the 28-year-old before the start of training camp if the Niners release him, but they'd "have to feel incredibly confident that he's fit, physically and emotionally." That is now a big "if" given his recent history and the fallout with the 49ers. On top of that, Aiyuk didn't play at all in 2025 due to a season-ending knee injury in 2024. It goes without saying that Aiyuk will be a massive question mark wherever he's playing in 2026.
June 30, 2026 9:35 AM EST
