Brandon Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, remains a key figure in NFL conversations. The 27-year-old former first-round pick and Second-Team All-Pro continues to attract attention with his career trajectory and public profile.
Aiyuk has caused controversy after a popular streamer revealed a private message from the player regarding a collaboration opportunity. The streamer N3on said, “Brandon Aiyuk DMed me and said 100k for a collab”.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Streamer N3on exposes 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk saying that he asked for $100K to collab…
“Brandon Aiyuk DMed me and said $100K for a collab.”
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 20, 2026
N3on went on to express disbelief stating, “I have had an NFL player deadass to my face Brandon Aiyuk DM me and said 100k for a collab 100k are you serious I do not get what is up with these NFL players tryna ask for money bro it is insane let us just vibe out have fun come promote your business show some love like jeez”.
Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Aiyuk was selected 25th overall in the 2020 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers out of Arizona State University. Hiscareer receiving statistics stand at 294 receptions for 4,305 yards and 25 receiving touchdowns, with 2 additional rushing scores, bringing his total career touchdowns to 27.
His NFLcareer earnings from his contracts with the San Francisco 49ers total around $65,791,638, according to availablesalary breakdowns, reflecting all base salaries and bonuses he has received so far.
Brandon Aiyukagreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers in August 2024, including $76 million in total guarantees. The contract was later altered when the team voided approximately $27 million in 2026 guarantees after Aiyuk reportedly failed to attend mandatory rehabilitation sessions and meetings following his knee injury.
In December 2025 the 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, ending his 2025 season. 49ers general manager John Lynch later said it was safe to say Aiyuk had played his last snap with the team.
The timing of the viral clip comes amid ongoing uncertainty about his future with the 49ers following his 2024 ACL tear, which limited him to 7 games.
NFL fans react strongly to Brandon Aiyuk’s viral collab demand
Social media was split after reports said Brandon Aiyuk sought a six-figure fee for a streaming collaboration, with critics calling it excessive and others defending his right to name his price.
One fansaid, “When you’re making NFL money but still trying to finesse a six-figure check for a stream – the greed is getting louder than the game.”
A second fansaid, “Who does Brandon Aiyuk think he is?! To ask for 100k”.
A third fansaid, “Bro won’t even show up to practice for a mil But he’ll show up on stream for 100 bands? Get him out the league.”
A fourth fansaid, “His greed embarrasses 49ers fans everywhere”.
A fifth fansaid, “He is too greedy to collab free”.
Fans have mostly reacted negatively to reports that Brandon Aiyuk asked a streamer for $100,000 to collaborate, saying it makes a highly paid NFL player seem out of touch and overly focused on money.