Rookie review: It’s all about the first-rounders, and Aiyuk made a name for himself

Jan 14 2021 by Niners Nation

 
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Kinlaw has work to do, while McKivitz and Woerner look like strong backups

The 49ers had six rookies play on offense or defense during the 2020 season for a total of 1,858 snaps—and that’s not counting two games where UDFA Jared Mayden played on special teams. I didn’t go through each team, but I imagine that’s closer to the top than the middle regarding the number of snaps played this past season.

Brandon Aiyuk did not disappoint from a...

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