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JAVON KINLAW DT 6-6 310 SOUTH CAROLINA | | 10.3.97 | CHARLESTON, SC | ROOKIE | ACQUIRED D-1A IN ‘20 COLLEGE Appeared in 37 games (34 KINLAW’S GOLDEN NUGGETS starts) in three seasons at South Carolina (2017-19) • His first name is pronounced juh-VONN. and registered 93 tackles, • Kinlaw and his family faced financial uncertainty through- 18.0 TFLs, 3 FFs and 4 FRs. out his childhood, as they often moved from place to place As a senior in 2019, named in order to make ends meet. “You definitely can’t give up on Associated Press First- yourself,” Kinlaw said. “I didn’t really expect myself to be here. Team All-America, starting I didn’t expect myself to be a collegiate athlete, but I stuck all 12 games in which he with it.” appeared and register- • Leesa James-Exum, Kinlaw’s mother, immigrated to Washing- ing 35 tackles, 6.0 sacks ton D.C. from Trinidad and Tobago in 1995. and 2 FRs. In 2018, start- ed all 12 games in which • Played with older brother, Caleb, at South Carolina from 2017- he appeared, registering 2019. 38 tackles, 10.0 TFLs and • After not participating in Pop Warner as a kid, Kinlaw’s foot- a team-high 4.5 sacks. ball career began as a sophomore at Goose Creek (Charles- Transferred to South Car- ton, SC) HS. olina in 2017 where he played in 13 games (10 starts) and record- ed 20 tackles, 2.0 TFLS, 2 FRs and 1 FF. As a freshman in 2016 at Jones County (Ellisville, MS) Junior College, recorded 26 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. PERSONAL • Attended Goose Creek (Charleston, SC) HS where he recorded 40 tackles as a senior in 2015. • Studied interdisciplinary studies at South Carolina. • Son of George Kinlaw and Leesa James-Exum. • Born Javon Kinlaw (10/3/97) in Washington, D.C. KINLAW’S TRANSACTIONS Originally the first of two 1st-round (14th overall) draft choices by SF in 2020. 2020 NFL DRAFT BRANDON AIYUK WR 6-1 206 ARIZONA STATE | | 3.17.98 | RENO, NV | ROOKIE | ACQUIRED D-1B IN ‘20 COLLEGE Appeared in 25 games in AIYUK’S GOLDEN NUGGETS two seasons (2018-19) at Arizona State and regis- • His last name is pronounced EYE-yook. tered 98 recepts. for 1,666 • Though he stands at 6-foot-1, Aiyuk recorded an 81-inch wing- yds. and 11 TDs. Also re- span, equivalent to 6-foot-9. corded 28 KORs for 760 yds. (27.1 avg.) and 25 PRs • Aiyuk is only the second alum from a Northern Nevada high for 293 yds. (11.7 avg.) school to become a first-round NFL draft pick. Former DT and 1 TD. As a senior in Shawn Knight (Reed HS, NV) was drafted by the New Orleans 2019, earned Third-Team Saints 11th overall in the 1987 NFL Draft. All-America honors. He • Aiyuk has roots in Northern Cal- appeared in 12 games and ifornia, as he attended Sierra recorded 65 recepts. for (Rocklin, CA) College from 2016- 1,192 yds. and 8 TDs. Also 17. The 49ers spent training camp added 14 KORs for 446 at Sierra College from 1981-1997. yds. (31.9 avg.) and 14 PRs Additionally, Aiyuk’s mom has for 226 yds. (16.1 avg.) and been a fan of the 49ers for years, 1 TD. Played in all 13 games as a junior in 2018 after transferring to with Aiyuk supporting the team Arizona State, recording 33 recepts. for 474 yds. and 3 TDs. Added since he was four years old. 14 KORs for 314 yds. (22.4 avg.) and 11 PRs for 67 yds. (6.1 avg.). Played two seasons (2016-17) at Sierra (Rocklin, CA) College where he appeared in 20 games and recorded 89 recepts., 1,533 rec. yds. and 19 TDs. Appeared in 10 games as a sophomore in 2017, regis- tering 60 recepts. for 960 yds. and 14 TDs. As a freshman in 2016, recorded 29 recepts. for 573 yds. and 5 TDs in 10 games. PERSONAL • Attended Robert McQueen (Reno, NV) HS where was named first team All-Northern Nevada as a senior. • Born Brandon Aiyuk (3/17/98) in Reno, NV. AIYUK’S TRANSACTIONS Originally the second of two 1st-round (25th overall) draft choices by SF in 2020. 2020 NFL DRAFT COLTON MCKIVITZ OL 6-6 301 WEST VIRGINIA | | 8.9.96 | JACOBSBURG, OH | ROOKIE | ACQUIRED D-5 IN ‘20 COLLEGE Appeared in 50 games McKIVITZ’S GOLDEN NUGGETS (47 starts) in five years at West Virginia (2015-19). • In addition to playing football, McKivitz was a four-year bas- Started all 12 games at LT ketball player at Union Local (Jacobsburg, OH) HS, earning all- as a senior in 2019 and was state honors as a senior in 2014. named Big 12 Conference • McKivitz didn’t participate in organized football until he en- Co-Offensive Lineman of rolled at Union Local before his sophomore year of HS in the Year and First-Team 2012. By the time he graduated, the Union Local Jets retired All-Big 12 and AP Third- his number 53. “It was huge. At the time I didn’t really under- Team All-America. As a stand the meaning of it. But now, once you look back on it, junior in 2018, started 12 that number will never see the field again. It’s a pretty big games at right tackle and honor for me.” was part of an offensive line that paved the way • McKivitz is a lover of outdoor activities, as he frequently for the Mountaineers to spends his time with his dad, Matt, fishing and hunting, typ- average 512.3 yds. of total ically for deer, ducks and squirrels. “It was really my dad that offense per game, ranking got me into it,” said McKivitz. “He’s got me into everything 2nd in the Big 12 and 8th nationally. Started 13 games as a soph- in the outdoors, really. That’s me and dad’s time, the outdoor omore in 2017 and was part of the offensive line that helped the time. I’m just lucky to have that type of figure to learn from offense average 309.3 passing YPG, which ranked 13th nationally. and that’s kind of what I love most about the outdoors.” Played in 13 games (10 starts) as a redshirt freshman in 2016 and • After hunting, McKivitz’s dad, was a member of an offensive line that was second in the Big 12 in Matt, is known for creating fewest sacks allowed. Redshirted in 2015. unique hats from the animals the two of them hunted. The elder PERSONAL McKivitz could always be seen • Attended Union Local (Jacobsburg, OH) HS where he was a three- sporting one at West Virginia’s year starter and a captain for his final two seasons. Also named home games. Associated Press Division V All-Ohio first team as a senior in 2014. • Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries re- sources from West Virginia. • Son of Matt and Wendy McKivitz. • Born Colton McKivitz (8/9/96) in Jacobsburg, OH. McKIVITZ’S TRANSACTIONS Originally a 5th-round (153rd overall) draft choice by SF in 2020. 2020 NFL DRAFT CHARLIE WOERNER TE 6-5 241 GEORGIA | | 10.16.97 | TIGER, GA | ROOKIE | ACQUIRED D-6 IN ‘20 COLLEGE Appeared in 54 games (19 WOERNER’S GOLDEN NUGGETS starts) in four years (2016- 19) at Georgia where he • His last name is pronounced WER-ner. registered 34 recepts. for • Woerner followed in the foot- 376 yds. and 1 TD. Started steps of his uncle, Scott Woerner, all 14 games and was the a College Football Hall of Fame co-recipient of the Frank defensive back who helped Sinkwich Award, which is Georgia win a national title in given to the toughest play- 1980 and was drafted in the 3rd er on the team as a senior round (80th overall) of the 1981 in 2019 as he recorded 9 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. recepts. for 78 yds. and Additionally, Woerner’s father, Kent, was a fullback at Furman 1 TD. As a junior in 2018, University. was one of 14 football • Woerner and his six siblings grew up doing outdoor activities, student-athletes named as they all enjoy hunting wild turkey and other game in their to the SEC Football Lead- native Georgia. ership Council and was one of three winners of the Special Teams Most Improved Player award. Played in all 14 games (2 starts) and recorded 11 recepts. for 148 yds. Appeared in 14 games (1 start) as a sophomore in 2017, registering 9 recepts. for 100 yds. Played in 12 games (2 starts) as a freshman in 2016 where he recorded 5 recepts. for 50 yds and was a member of the 2016-17 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. PERSONAL • Attended Rabun County (Tiger, GA) HS where he recorded 57 re- cepts. and 15 TDs as a senior in 2015. • Graduated with a degree in agribusiness from Georgia. • Son of Kent and Kathie Woerner. • Is one of seven children, and is brother to siblings Rachel, Allen, Peter, Jack, Sally and Lucy. • Born Charles Kent Woerner (10/16/97) in Tiger, GA. WOERNER’S TRANSACTIONS Originally a 6th-round (190th overall) draft choice by SF in 2020. 2020 NFL DRAFT JAUAN JENNINGS WR 6-3 212 TENNESSEE | | 7.10.97 | MURFREESBORO, TN | ROOKIE | ACQUIRED D-7 IN ‘20 COLLEGE Appeared in 50 games JENNINGS’ GOLDEN NUGGETS (30 starts) in five years • His first name is pronounced juh-WAHN.