49ers' Brandon Aiyuk gives surprising 4-word reaction to team drafting his potential replacement

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The San Francisco 49ers are certainly welcoming Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors with open arms.

The speculation is that Aiyuk has been on the trade block for quite some time — even fellow 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been a name discussed in recent weeks.

Aiyuk's name, though, is in circles as he is trying to get a new contract.

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The San Francisco 49ers selected Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, right, with the 30th pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday, prompting further speculation on the future of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left. (Getty Images)

Well, the 49ers drafted Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, turning the Aiyuk speculation up higher.

But despite his time in the Bay Area appearing to be winding down, the veteran actually gave his seal of approval to the pick.

Aiyuk texted both 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, letting them know how he truly felt about the Gator standout.

"Fire pick, can't lie," Aiyuk apparently told his bosses.

Pearsall had 65 catches for 965 yards and four TDs last season at Florida and gives the 49ers a possible option as a slot receiver.

Ricky Pearsall of the Florida Gators catches a pass during the first half of the game against the Charlotte 49ers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, on Sept. 23, 2023. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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Pearsall began his college career at Arizona State, where he was teammates with Aiyuk in 2019, leading to the complimentary text Aiyuk