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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
Jordan James, Jordan James Offers Sneaky Buy-Low Potential Ahead of NFL Draft
A fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James spent his rookie season buried on the Niners' running back depth chart. James was slowed by a preseason injury and did not record a single carry during the regular season. However, the 22-year-old recorded six carries for 28 yards during the 49ers' NFC Divisional Round loss to the Seattle Seahawks and drew praise from San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan for the way he closed the year. Offseason reporting indicates that James could be the frontrunner to open 2026 as the primary backup to star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. If that comes to fruition, James would be just one injury away from fantasy prominence. In dynasty formats, James profiles as a sneaky buy-low candidate whose value will likely gain traction following the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
April 21, 2026 12:40 PM EST
Mike Evans, Mike Evans a Sneaky Dynasty Buy Candidate Ahead of NFL Draft?
After spending the first 12 seasons of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, veteran wide receiver Mike Evans made headlines by signing with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency earlier this offseason. Injuries forced Evans to miss nine games in his final year with Tampa Bay in 2025. Across the eight games he was healthy for, the 32-year-old hauled in 30 receptions for 368 yards and three touchdowns on 62 targets. While Evans should no longer be expected to provide the same production he once did at his peak, he currently profiles as the clear number one wide receiver in the 49ers' passing game. Particularly with star 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) working his way back from a torn Achilles tendon, Evans could dominate targets early in the year in San Francisco. In dynasty formats, now might be the time for win-now managers to buy low on Evans before his value starts gaining momentum following the upcoming NFL Draft.
April 21, 2026 12:10 PM EST
Ricky Pearsall, Ricky Pearsall Not Yet Ready to Make the WR1 Leap
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall struggled to stay on the field last season. When healthy, he typically operated as the Niners' No. 2 receiver behind Jauan Jennings. Although Jennings is expected to sign elsewhere in free agency, the 49ers replaced him with proven No. 1 receiver Mike Evans. The presence of Evans will block Pearsall from making a significant leap up the depth chart this offseason. With that said, there's still the potential for Pearsall to take strides performance-wise. He's coming off a frustrating season in which he played parts of just nine games, catching 36 passes for 528 yards and zero touchdowns. He might not emerge as a major touchdown threat over Evans, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle, but he's still due for a little positive scoring regression. Plus, he's a safe bet for between five and eight targets per game, when healthy. If Pearsall can stay on the field, the arrival of Evans won't be that big of a concern. The 25-year-old Florida product can still be a low-end WR3/flex in dynasty and redraft leagues.
April 21, 2026 7:41 AM EST
Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers Talking Trade Regarding Brandon Aiyuk With Draft Looming
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said at his pre-draft press conference on Monday that he doesn't think there's a "high probability" that the team will trade disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) during the 2026 NFL draft this weekend, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. However, Lynch said there's still a chance Aiyuk is traded, and the team has had talks with specific teams about a potential trade. The Niners are trying to see if they can get anything for the 28-year-old former first-rounder out of Arizona State. If they don't find a trade to their liking, they are expected to release Aiyuk, who missed all of the 2025 season due to a serious knee injury that he suffered early on in 2024. The Washington Commanders are a popular projected landing spot, as it would give him a chance to reunite with quarterback Jayden Daniels, whom he played with in college. Given Aiyuk's uncertain destination in 2026 while coming off a major knee injury, he's a true wild card that will be cheap for fantasy managers in drafts later this year.
April 20, 2026 7:26 PM EST
Christian McCaffrey, Christian McCaffrey is Still Fantasy's Ultimate Gamble
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is coming off the third RB1 fantasy finish of his career despite putting up some of his lowest efficiency numbers since entering the league. His 413 touches in 2025 marked a career-high, while his 5.1 yards per touch were the lowest since 2020, a season in which he only played three games. This was McCaffrey's third time finishing a season with more than 330 total touches, all three times culminating in an All-Pro selection, but in both previous instances, he missed significant time the following season. Only twice in four opportunities has he played more than four games following a 200+ touch campaign. While that sort of fragility might frighten some fantasy managers, the ceiling that he represents when given a full workload is unattainable by any other player in the league. 58 times in his career, McCaffrey has touched the ball at least 20 times in a game. Only once under such circumstances did he fail to record at least 100 yards or a touchdown. Unfortunately, that occurred in 2025, along with several other instances where he barely cleared the mark, further signaling a decline in efficiency. About to turn 30 years old, McCaffrey appears to have hit a crossroads where his continued fantasy greatness is reliant on a one-of-one workload, while that same workload could be his ultimate undoing were he to sustain another serious injury. He currently ranks as RotoBaller's dynasty RB10, but contending managers would be advised to ride him until the wheels fall off.
Christian McCaffrey player page.
April 19, 2026 5:43 AM EST
