Christian Kirk

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		106	432	5,415	30
2025		13	28	239	1
2024		8	27	379	1
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the San Francisco 49ers — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Christian's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL WRs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $6.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the WR market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Christian is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $6.0M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Performance Analysis

Christian Kirk earns a D- for the 49ers at wide receiver, a significant decline from the productive player he was in Jacksonville and Arizona. Kirk was once one of the more reliable slot receivers in the NFL, but his production has cratered since moving to San Francisco. He has not found chemistry with the quarterback, and his role in the offense has been marginalized by other weapons. The speed and route running that defined his earlier career are less evident, and he has been a non-factor in the passing game. San Francisco expected Kirk to be a complementary piece, and instead he has been essentially invisible.

Fan Sentiment

A smart, low-risk depth add that gives San Francisco a proven slot weapon with playoff experience. Multiple headlines lean positive, with DeMeco Ryans endorsing Kirk and Brock Purdy publicly praising the signing. Purdy's enthusiasm is the strongest signal — QBs rarely hype role players unless they see genuine scheme fit. Fans are cautiously optimistic, excited about Kirk's route-running but aware he's no longer a WR1. If healthy, Kirk becomes a reliable third option who elevates the 49ers' already dynamic passing attack.