Elic Ayomano is a Canadian who started high school in Alberta and finished the final two years in Deerfield, Massachusetts, where he was a track and football star. He selected Stanford from his multiple scholarship offers.
He tore his ACL, MCL, and meniscus as a senior in high school, and then suffered a separate knee injury as a freshman and redshirted his first year. He wasted no time making an impact when he finally was able to play, logging a 1,000-yard season that first year as the Cardinal’s top receiver – no other player totaled more than 409 receiving yards or two scores.
His junior season wasn’t quite as effective but he still dominated the receiving stats on an otherwise mediocre Stanford team that only went 3-9 on the season and passed for just 2,295 yards while spinning through three quarterbacks. Ayomanor was again the lone bright spot. He set the school single-game record with 294 receiving yards in the double overtime victory at Colorado in 2023.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 206 pounds
40 time: 4.44 seconds
Ayomanor measured as the prototypical size for a wideout and ran a reasonably quick sub-4.5 40-time at the NFL Combine. Added plus – only one other receiver had larger hands than Ayomanor.
Elic Ayomanor stats (2023-24)
Pros
- Versatile receiver playing both outside and in the slot, while effective through all three levels of the defense
- Has the size and strength that can withstand physical NFL-quality contact
- Breakaway speed with the extra gear when in the clear
- Vertical threat that tracks the ball well
- Above-average blocker that benefits the run game
- Natural pass catcher that high points the ball and has huge hands to bring down the ball
- Precise route runner that can adjust to the pass
Cons
- Occasional lapse in concentration drops easy catches
- Needs further development on route tree
- Can be knocked off path against physical coverage
- With multiple injuries in high school and college, his durability may be a concern
Fantasy Outlook
Elic Ayomanor was easily the best weapon for the Stanford passing attack for the last two seasons, and played without the benefit of an elite quarterback. He still shined, playing multiple roles and making a difference all over the defense. He needs to clean up his drops, but after two years in college, already presents a receiver that can contribute even as a rookie.
His upside and potential are still undefined and he’ll get the opportunity to take his skills and impact to the next level in the NFL. That should buy him a Day 2 selection for a team looking a receiver who can contribute from the start.
He projects as an outside receiver with a large catch radius. If he can land on a top passing offense with one of the better NFL quarterbacks, his learning curve will shorten and his Year 1 impact will have the potential for fantasy value.
