Nick Bosa’s 2025 season may have ended early, but the 49ers star is staying in the spotlight - both on and off the field.
After tearing his ACL on September 21, Bosa’s year was cut short, and the impact was immediate. San Francisco’s defense felt the absence of its anchor up front, and head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t sugarcoat it: “You don’t just replace a guy like Nick.
Everyone has to get better.” That’s the kind of presence Bosa has - not just a pass rusher, but a tone-setter.
Now in recovery, Bosa is rehabbing in the Bay Area, focused on getting back to full strength. But while the grind of rehab is very real, he’s also been seen enjoying some downtime with TikTok personality Ella Ailiff.
The two have been spotted in lighthearted videos - including one where they’re making coffee together - and the internet has taken notice. Ailiff, who has over 144,000 followers, has built a following with her confident, often swimsuit-centric content.
One recent post featuring her in a blue one-piece swimsuit lit up social media again, especially as fans connected the dots between her and Bosa.
The pair hasn’t made any official declarations about their relationship, but their appearances together - what some fans are calling “hard launches” - have definitely kept the buzz going. It’s a mix of NFL star power and social media savvy that’s hard to ignore.
But make no mistake: Bosa’s eyes are still on the bigger picture. He’s under contract with the 49ers through 2026 after signing a five-year, $170 million deal in 2023 - a deal that made him the highest-paid defensive player in league history at the time. His focus now is on getting back to the form that earned him that payday.
And when he’s healthy, Bosa is a game-wrecker. The former No. 2 overall pick out of Ohio State has racked up 278 tackles and 64.5 sacks in 85 career games - numbers that speak for themselves.
His blend of speed, power, and technique makes him one of the most feared edge rushers in the league. San Francisco’s defense is built around players like him, and his return could be the difference between a good defense and a great one.
Fans are watching his recovery closely, and every update - whether it’s a rehab clip or a coffee-making TikTok - gets attention. That’s the kind of player Bosa is: when he’s on the field, he changes games. When he’s off it, he still commands a presence.
The road back from an ACL tear isn’t easy, but Bosa’s mindset has always been about the long game. If he returns at full strength, the 49ers defense gets its heartbeat back - and the rest of the NFL knows what that means.