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Aiyuk ran a 4.50-second 40-yard dash on Thursday night and registered a 40-inch vertical leap. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah is one of his biggest admirers, recently tabbing Aiyuk as his No. 19 prospect in the draft.
"I love Brandon Aiyuk from Arizona State," Jeremiah said on a conference call. "I think he's a stud. He's tough, competitive, run-after-catch guy. Needs a little polish, but can return as well."
Aiyuk is under 6-feet tall, but benefits from an 80-inch wingspan, which is an off-the-charts measurement for his size. He knows there is a direct benefit to that type of length on the field.
"Playing above the rim," Aiyuk said. "People have questions about being able to go get the jump balls, but with the vertical of mine and my wingspan, I feel like it's no different than somebody being 6-3, 6-4."
Aiyuk had his arms measured for the first time at the Senior Bowl in January.
"I knew they were long, but I never really knew how long they were," he said.
Aiyuk said he learned a lot from Harry when they were teammates at Arizona State, and has reached out for advice during the pre-draft process.
While there is the natural connection, they are different players. Harry is bigger and more physical, while Aiyuk is shiftier.
Aiyuk made a name for himself quickly with the Sun Devils, and now will get a chance to distinguish himself at the professional level.
"Oftentimes they liked to say back at ASU, 'N'Keal this, N'Keal that," Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin said. "And he didn't like that. He wanted to be Brandon Aiyuk. I think that's something you guys are going to see."
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