Brandon Aiyuk is facing a new legal issue after authorities in Northern California issued a warrant for his arrest tied to a speeding incident that first surfaced months ago through a video posted online.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The New York Post that Aiyuk is wanted on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed. The case stems from footage the receiver uploaded to his YouTube channel in December 2025, showing him driving a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at triple-digit speeds on the roads in Santa Clara.
Court records indicate the video became the basis of an investigation that was later referred by the Santa Clara Police Department to prosecutors earlier this year.
The development comes at a turbulent moment in Aiyuk’s career. Once viewed as a cornerstone of San Francisco’s offense, the former first-round pick has spent the past two seasons dealing with injuries, contract drama, and a deteriorating relationship with the organization that drafted him in 2020.
The video at the center of the case showed Aiyuk accelerating well beyond posted speed limits, including one stretch near Levi's Stadium where he appeared to exceed 100 mph.
Following public criticism, Aiyuk issued an apology on social media, promising that his future automotive content would not involve speeding. Despite that statement, law enforcement officials continued their investigation, which ultimately led to the misdemeanor charge and arrest warrant.
The legal issue arises after months of uncertainty surrounding Aiyuk’s future in the NFL. In August 2024, he signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers, seemingly securing his place with the franchise for years to come.
That trajectory changed quickly when he suffered a significant knee injury just seven games into the 2024 season. The injury sidelined him indefinitely and became a major turning point in his relationship with the team.
As the situation unfolded, signs of a separation between player and franchise became increasingly public. Earlier this year, general manager John Lynch acknowledged that the relationship had gone “awry” and added that “it’s safe to say he’s played his last snap as a 49er.”
