49ers News: Javon Kinlaw, Brandon Aiyuk Sign 4-Year Rookie Contracts

The San Francisco 49ers' top two picks in the 2020 NFL draft have signed their rookie contracts. 

The team announced Friday that defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially signed their deals. 

Kinlaw, the 14th overall pick, wrote a message on Instagram:

"Grew up Tryna figure out why god put us through so much heartache. He knew I was a soldier. He knew I was solid to the bone. That's the only reason I even took it this far. Somebody tell my momma I became a millionaire today. Somebody tell her that her prayers was answered. God, I appreciate you big homie. Even though I don't feel like I deserve it imma keep it goin because that's all I know. Imma go down a legend for everything I went through and still made it here for this. I appreciate the 49ers organization for letting me chase my dreams and be one hell of a father."

Kinlaw will be tasked with taking the spot left open by DeForest Buckner, who was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in March. 

The 49ers traded up in the first round by sending three draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the 25th choice. They used that selection to take upgrade their receiving corps with Aiyuk. 

Because of a series of trades before and during the draft, San Francisco had just five picks this year. Four of those players are now under contract after seventh-round wide receiver Jauan Jennings signed Wednesday. 

Tight end Charlie Woerner, a sixth-round pick, is the only 49ers' draftee who has yet to sign his rookie deal. 

Kinlaw was named to the All-SEC first team at South Carolina last year. He recorded six tackles for loss and set a career high with six sacks in 2019. 

Aiyuk ranked second in the Pac-12 with 1,192 receiving yards for Arizona State in 2019. He tied for fourth in the conference with eight touchdowns.