Ji’Ayir Brown excels in second NFL season with 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Ji’Ayir Brown continues to perform well this season as a safety for the San Francisco 49ers. Following a strong rookie year where he earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors, Brown displayed his skills during Super Bowl LVIII. Originally a standout at Penn State, Brown recorded impressive stats leading up to his NFL career, including multiple interceptions and tackles. His rise to prominence comes after a significant college football journey that featured notable individual accolades.
- •Brown was drafted 87th overall by the 49ers in 2023.
- •He earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors last season.
- •Brown recorded a career-high 1.5 sacks in the Rose Bowl.
- •He has started every game since joining the 49ers.
- •Brown's background includes accolades from Lackawanna College.
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