GITNUXREPORT 2026

Nil Statistics

College football quarterbacks dominate NIL valuations, but men's basketball freshmen now lead.

Rajesh Patel

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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Ethan Holliday, Oklahoma Sooners baseball freshman infielder, $1.2 million NIL with Rawlings

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Jac Caglianone, Florida Gators pitcher/first baseman, $2.3 million NIL valuation

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Charlie Condon, Georgia Bulldogs outfielder, $1.9 million NIL with Fanatics

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Travis Bazzana, Oregon State Beavers second baseman, $1.6 million NIL top draft prospect

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JJ Wetherholt, West Virginia Mountaineers shortstop, $1.4 million NIL

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Hagen Smith, Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher, $1.3 million NIL with pitching endorsements

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Chase Burns, Wake Forest Demon Deacons pitcher, $1.1 million NIL

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Bryce Rainer, Harvard-Westlake HS commit (UCLA), $900,000 NIL pre-college

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Konnor Griffin, Jackson Prep commit (Mississippi State), $850,000 NIL

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Cam Caminiti, Saguaro HS commit (LSU), $800,000 NIL prospect value

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Nolan Schubart, Oklahoma State Cowboys outfielder, $1.0 million NIL

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Colby Shelton, Auburn Tigers shortstop, $950,000 NIL with bat endorsements

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Luke Keaschall, Vanderbilt Commodores infielder, $900,000 NIL

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Robin Villalobos, LSU Tigers pitcher, $850,000 NIL international flair

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Tyler Black, Cleveland Guardians prospect (former Vanderbilt), $1.2 million college NIL peak

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Brock Wilken, Wake Forest Demon Deacons infielder, $1.0 million NIL

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Ryan Waldschmidt, Kentucky Wildcats outfielder, $950,000 NIL speedster value

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Kaelen Culpepper, Kansas State Wildcats shortstop, $900,000 NIL

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Griffin Burkholder, Notre Dame Fighting Irish outfielder, $850,000 NIL

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Texas Longhorns baseball NIL collective funded $8 million for roster in 2024

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Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns quarterback, holds the highest NIL valuation at $3.6 million as of October 2024

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Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, has an NIL valuation of $4.7 million, leading all college athletes

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Quinn Ewers, Texas Longhorns quarterback, NIL valuation stands at $3.9 million with deals from Nike and EA Sports

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Carson Beck, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, NIL value of $3.2 million backed by Beats by Dre endorsement

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Jalen Milroe, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, $2.8 million NIL valuation including Panini trading cards deal

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Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes cornerback/wide receiver, $2.4 million NIL from Nike and regional brands

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Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State Cowboys running back, $1.9 million NIL valuation with energy drink partnerships

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Garrett Nussmeier, LSU Tigers quarterback, $1.7 million NIL including apparel line launches

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Cam Ward, Miami Hurricanes quarterback, $1.6 million NIL value with video game endorsements

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Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee Volunteers quarterback, $1.5 million NIL from Gatorade and local boosters

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Cade Klubnik, Clemson Tigers quarterback, $1.4 million NIL valuation featuring Chevy dealership deals

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Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss Rebels quarterback, $1.3 million NIL with supplement brand partnerships

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Drew Allar, Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback, $1.2 million NIL including apparel collaborations

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Conner Weigman, Texas A&M Aggies quarterback, $1.1 million NIL value from Texas-based brands

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DJ Lagway, Florida Gators quarterback, $1.0 million NIL with emerging social media influence

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Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Broncos running back, $2.1 million NIL boosted by Doak Walker award contention

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Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona Wildcats wide receiver, $1.8 million NIL with Nike signature gear

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Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver, $1.5 million NIL including trading cards

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TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State Buckeyes running back, $1.4 million NIL from fan merchandise

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Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State Buckeyes running back, $1.2 million NIL with athletic wear deals

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Walter Nolen, Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle, $1.1 million NIL valuation in SEC

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Anthony Hill, Texas Longhorns linebacker, $900,000 NIL with defensive endorsements

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Harold Perkins, LSU Tigers linebacker, $1.3 million NIL from New Orleans brands

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Barrett Carter, Clemson Tigers linebacker, $1.0 million NIL value

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Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma Sooners linebacker, $950,000 NIL with regional deals

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Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss Rebels edge rusher, $850,000 NIL emerging value

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Abdul Carter, Penn State Nittany Lions edge, $1.1 million NIL

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Mykel Williams, Georgia Bulldogs edge, $1.0 million NIL

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Nic Scourton, Texas A&M Aggies edge, $900,000 NIL

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Colorado Buffaloes football program generated over $11 million in NIL deals collectively in 2024

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Cooper Flagg, Duke Blue Devils freshman forward, leads men's basketball NIL valuations at $5.1 million

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Ace Bailey, Rutgers Scarlet Knights freshman wing, $3.8 million NIL value with New Balance

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Dylan Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights freshman guard, $3.5 million NIL including Fanatics deal

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VJ Edgecombe, Baylor Bears freshman guard, $2.9 million NIL valuation

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Tre Johnson, Texas Longhorns freshman guard, $2.7 million NIL with Jordan Brand

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Kon Knueppel, Duke Blue Devils freshman guard, $2.4 million NIL

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Khaman Maluach, Duke Blue Devils freshman center, $2.1 million NIL value

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Boogie Fland, Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard, $1.9 million NIL with Puma

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Jalil Bethea, Miami Hurricanes freshman guard, $1.7 million NIL

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Ian Jackson, North Carolina Tar Heels freshman guard, $1.6 million NIL valuation

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Drake Powell, North Carolina Tar Heels freshman wing, $1.5 million NIL

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Karter Knox, Arkansas Razorbacks freshman wing, $1.4 million NIL with Adidas

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Labaron Philon, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman guard, $1.3 million NIL

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Derrion Reid, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman wing, $1.2 million NIL value

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Asa Newell, Georgia Bulldogs freshman forward, $1.1 million NIL

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Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State Sun Devils freshman center, $1.0 million NIL

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Chris Cenac Jr., Houston Cougars freshman forward, $950,000 NIL valuation

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Jalen Haralson, Notre Dame Fighting Irish freshman wing, $900,000 NIL

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Isiah Harwell, Notre Dame Fighting Irish freshman guard, $850,000 NIL

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Bryson Tucker, Indiana Hoosiers freshman wing, $800,000 NIL value

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Jalen Bridges, Baylor Bears guard, $750,000 NIL with ongoing deals

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Duke men's basketball NIL collective raised $10 million in first year post-NCAA rule change

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Livvy Dunne, LSU Tigers gymnast, $3.5 million NIL with Vuori and American Eagle

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Olivia Ponton, model and NIL influencer, $2.2 million valuation across sports endorsements

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Bronny James, USC Trojans basketball/football, $5.8 million NIL family boost

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Halle Bailey, actress with NIL volleyball ties, $1.9 million crossover value

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Suni Lee, gymnast with NIL post-Olympics, $2.4 million including Target deal

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Simone Biles, gymnast NIL extensions at $5 million+

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Sadie Sink, actress NIL soccer endorsements, $1.5 million

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Quinn Ewers has non-football NIL with Dr Pepper at $200,000 annual

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Gymnastics NIL market grew 45% to $15 million total in 2024

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Track and field sprinter Abby Steiner $1.1 million NIL with Puma

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Swimmer Torri Huske $900,000 NIL post-Olympics gold

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Tennis player Emma Navarro $1.3 million NIL at South Carolina

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Golf prodigy Anna Davis $800,000 NIL Augusta National ties

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Volleyball star Brooke Van Sickle $750,000 NIL at Nebraska

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Softball pitcher NiJaree Taylor $1.4 million NIL at Oregon State

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Wrestler Carter Starocci $950,000 NIL at Penn State

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Lacrosse player Charlotte North $850,000 NIL at Boston College

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Soccer star Ally Lemos $1.0 million NIL at Florida State

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Hockey player Cutter Gauthier $900,000 NIL at Boston College

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Rowing athlete Kristin Punzalan $700,000 NIL Stanford

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Cheerleader Sam Crawford $1.2 million NIL Texas

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Dance team member Caroline Crawford $650,000 NIL LSU

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Equestrian rider Julie Augustine $800,000 NIL SMU

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Total NIL deals across all non-revenue sports exceeded 10,000 in 2024

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Overall NIL market value reached $1.2 billion in collective funding by mid-2024

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Number of active NIL deals reported hit 25,000 across college athletes in 2024

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Average NIL valuation for Power 5 football players increased 28% to $450,000 YoY

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Women's sports NIL spending surged 150% since 2022 to $300 million annually

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Top 100 NIL earners averaged $2.1 million each in 2024 rankings

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NIL collectives numbered over 150 across FBS programs by end of 2024

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68% of Division I athletes now have at least one NIL deal per survey

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Legal challenges to NIL rules reached 12 federal cases in 2024

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International brands entered NIL space with 20% deal increase

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High school NIL deals approved in 12 states totaling $50 million market

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Transfer portal athletes saw 40% NIL value bump post-transfer average

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Social media followers correlated to 75% of NIL valuation variance per study

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NIL insurance products sold to 500+ athletes protecting $100M in deals

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Brand spending on NIL rose to $1 billion from $917M in 2023

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45% of NIL revenue now from local/regional businesses per report

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Paige Bueckers, UConn Huskies guard, tops women's basketball NIL at $3.2 million with Nike

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Flau'jae Johnson, LSU Tigers guard, $2.1 million NIL including Reebok record deal

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Angel Reese, LSU Tigers forward (now Chicago Sky), peaked at $1.8 million college NIL

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JuJu Watkins, USC Trojans guard, $1.7 million NIL valuation freshman year

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Caitlin Clark, Iowa Hawkeyes guard (former), $3.1 million NIL record before WNBA

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Cameron Brink, Stanford Cardinal forward (former), $2.5 million NIL with New Balance

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Gabbie Marshall, Iowa Hawkeyes guard, $1.2 million NIL boosted by Final Four run

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Kate Martin, Iowa Hawkeyes guard (former), $900,000 NIL from championship exposure

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Hailey Van Lith, LSU Tigers guard (former), $1.4 million NIL transfer boost

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Aneesah Morrow, LSU Tigers forward, $1.1 million NIL with apparel deals

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Last-Tear Poa, LSU Tigers guard, $800,000 NIL emerging value

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Mikaylah Williams, LSU Tigers guard, $1.0 million NIL freshman standout

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Jersey Wolfenbarger, Arkansas Razorbacks forward, $750,000 NIL with regional brands

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Talia von Oelhoffen, USC Trojans guard, $900,000 NIL transfer value

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Kiki Rice, UCLA Bruins guard, $1.3 million NIL with Gatorade

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Charisma Osborne, UCLA Bruins guard (former), $1.0 million NIL

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Emily Engstler, UCLA Bruins forward (former), $850,000 NIL

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Lauren Betts, UCLA Bruins center, $1.2 million NIL big woman value

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Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard, $1.5 million NIL freshman record

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Sonia Citron, Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard, $950,000 NIL

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Maddy Westbeld, Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward (former), $800,000 NIL

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LSU women's basketball NIL deals totaled over $5 million in 2023-24 season

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While quarterback valuations grab headlines, the true story of Name, Image, and Likeness is a billion-dollar revolution touching every corner of campus, from gymnasts with multimillion-dollar deals to local businesses fueling a 150% surge in women's sports sponsorships.

Key Takeaways

  • Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns quarterback, holds the highest NIL valuation at $3.6 million as of October 2024
  • Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, has an NIL valuation of $4.7 million, leading all college athletes
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas Longhorns quarterback, NIL valuation stands at $3.9 million with deals from Nike and EA Sports
  • Cooper Flagg, Duke Blue Devils freshman forward, leads men's basketball NIL valuations at $5.1 million
  • Ace Bailey, Rutgers Scarlet Knights freshman wing, $3.8 million NIL value with New Balance
  • Dylan Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights freshman guard, $3.5 million NIL including Fanatics deal
  • Paige Bueckers, UConn Huskies guard, tops women's basketball NIL at $3.2 million with Nike
  • Flau'jae Johnson, LSU Tigers guard, $2.1 million NIL including Reebok record deal
  • Angel Reese, LSU Tigers forward (now Chicago Sky), peaked at $1.8 million college NIL
  • Ethan Holliday, Oklahoma Sooners baseball freshman infielder, $1.2 million NIL with Rawlings
  • Jac Caglianone, Florida Gators pitcher/first baseman, $2.3 million NIL valuation
  • Charlie Condon, Georgia Bulldogs outfielder, $1.9 million NIL with Fanatics
  • Livvy Dunne, LSU Tigers gymnast, $3.5 million NIL with Vuori and American Eagle
  • Olivia Ponton, model and NIL influencer, $2.2 million valuation across sports endorsements
  • Bronny James, USC Trojans basketball/football, $5.8 million NIL family boost

College football quarterbacks dominate NIL valuations, but men's basketball freshmen now lead.

Baseball

  • Ethan Holliday, Oklahoma Sooners baseball freshman infielder, $1.2 million NIL with Rawlings
  • Jac Caglianone, Florida Gators pitcher/first baseman, $2.3 million NIL valuation
  • Charlie Condon, Georgia Bulldogs outfielder, $1.9 million NIL with Fanatics
  • Travis Bazzana, Oregon State Beavers second baseman, $1.6 million NIL top draft prospect
  • JJ Wetherholt, West Virginia Mountaineers shortstop, $1.4 million NIL
  • Hagen Smith, Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher, $1.3 million NIL with pitching endorsements
  • Chase Burns, Wake Forest Demon Deacons pitcher, $1.1 million NIL
  • Bryce Rainer, Harvard-Westlake HS commit (UCLA), $900,000 NIL pre-college
  • Konnor Griffin, Jackson Prep commit (Mississippi State), $850,000 NIL
  • Cam Caminiti, Saguaro HS commit (LSU), $800,000 NIL prospect value
  • Nolan Schubart, Oklahoma State Cowboys outfielder, $1.0 million NIL
  • Colby Shelton, Auburn Tigers shortstop, $950,000 NIL with bat endorsements
  • Luke Keaschall, Vanderbilt Commodores infielder, $900,000 NIL
  • Robin Villalobos, LSU Tigers pitcher, $850,000 NIL international flair
  • Tyler Black, Cleveland Guardians prospect (former Vanderbilt), $1.2 million college NIL peak
  • Brock Wilken, Wake Forest Demon Deacons infielder, $1.0 million NIL
  • Ryan Waldschmidt, Kentucky Wildcats outfielder, $950,000 NIL speedster value
  • Kaelen Culpepper, Kansas State Wildcats shortstop, $900,000 NIL
  • Griffin Burkholder, Notre Dame Fighting Irish outfielder, $850,000 NIL
  • Texas Longhorns baseball NIL collective funded $8 million for roster in 2024

Baseball Interpretation

In today's college baseball landscape, a top prospect's signature is now signed in ink on a jersey and in black on a seven-figure endorsement deal, with entire rosters becoming million-dollar collectives funded by fervent fan bases.

Football

  • Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns quarterback, holds the highest NIL valuation at $3.6 million as of October 2024
  • Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, has an NIL valuation of $4.7 million, leading all college athletes
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas Longhorns quarterback, NIL valuation stands at $3.9 million with deals from Nike and EA Sports
  • Carson Beck, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, NIL value of $3.2 million backed by Beats by Dre endorsement
  • Jalen Milroe, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, $2.8 million NIL valuation including Panini trading cards deal
  • Travis Hunter, Colorado Buffaloes cornerback/wide receiver, $2.4 million NIL from Nike and regional brands
  • Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State Cowboys running back, $1.9 million NIL valuation with energy drink partnerships
  • Garrett Nussmeier, LSU Tigers quarterback, $1.7 million NIL including apparel line launches
  • Cam Ward, Miami Hurricanes quarterback, $1.6 million NIL value with video game endorsements
  • Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee Volunteers quarterback, $1.5 million NIL from Gatorade and local boosters
  • Cade Klubnik, Clemson Tigers quarterback, $1.4 million NIL valuation featuring Chevy dealership deals
  • Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss Rebels quarterback, $1.3 million NIL with supplement brand partnerships
  • Drew Allar, Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback, $1.2 million NIL including apparel collaborations
  • Conner Weigman, Texas A&M Aggies quarterback, $1.1 million NIL value from Texas-based brands
  • DJ Lagway, Florida Gators quarterback, $1.0 million NIL with emerging social media influence
  • Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Broncos running back, $2.1 million NIL boosted by Doak Walker award contention
  • Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona Wildcats wide receiver, $1.8 million NIL with Nike signature gear
  • Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver, $1.5 million NIL including trading cards
  • TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State Buckeyes running back, $1.4 million NIL from fan merchandise
  • Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State Buckeyes running back, $1.2 million NIL with athletic wear deals
  • Walter Nolen, Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle, $1.1 million NIL valuation in SEC
  • Anthony Hill, Texas Longhorns linebacker, $900,000 NIL with defensive endorsements
  • Harold Perkins, LSU Tigers linebacker, $1.3 million NIL from New Orleans brands
  • Barrett Carter, Clemson Tigers linebacker, $1.0 million NIL value
  • Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma Sooners linebacker, $950,000 NIL with regional deals
  • Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss Rebels edge rusher, $850,000 NIL emerging value
  • Abdul Carter, Penn State Nittany Lions edge, $1.1 million NIL
  • Mykel Williams, Georgia Bulldogs edge, $1.0 million NIL
  • Nic Scourton, Texas A&M Aggies edge, $900,000 NIL
  • Colorado Buffaloes football program generated over $11 million in NIL deals collectively in 2024

Football Interpretation

In the grand bazaar of college sports, the quarterback remains the blue-chip stock, but as the NIL market matures, we're seeing a welcome, if still modest, shareholder diversification where a star cornerback can finally buy the offensive line their own energy drinks.

Men's Basketball

  • Cooper Flagg, Duke Blue Devils freshman forward, leads men's basketball NIL valuations at $5.1 million
  • Ace Bailey, Rutgers Scarlet Knights freshman wing, $3.8 million NIL value with New Balance
  • Dylan Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights freshman guard, $3.5 million NIL including Fanatics deal
  • VJ Edgecombe, Baylor Bears freshman guard, $2.9 million NIL valuation
  • Tre Johnson, Texas Longhorns freshman guard, $2.7 million NIL with Jordan Brand
  • Kon Knueppel, Duke Blue Devils freshman guard, $2.4 million NIL
  • Khaman Maluach, Duke Blue Devils freshman center, $2.1 million NIL value
  • Boogie Fland, Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard, $1.9 million NIL with Puma
  • Jalil Bethea, Miami Hurricanes freshman guard, $1.7 million NIL
  • Ian Jackson, North Carolina Tar Heels freshman guard, $1.6 million NIL valuation
  • Drake Powell, North Carolina Tar Heels freshman wing, $1.5 million NIL
  • Karter Knox, Arkansas Razorbacks freshman wing, $1.4 million NIL with Adidas
  • Labaron Philon, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman guard, $1.3 million NIL
  • Derrion Reid, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman wing, $1.2 million NIL value
  • Asa Newell, Georgia Bulldogs freshman forward, $1.1 million NIL
  • Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State Sun Devils freshman center, $1.0 million NIL
  • Chris Cenac Jr., Houston Cougars freshman forward, $950,000 NIL valuation
  • Jalen Haralson, Notre Dame Fighting Irish freshman wing, $900,000 NIL
  • Isiah Harwell, Notre Dame Fighting Irish freshman guard, $850,000 NIL
  • Bryson Tucker, Indiana Hoosiers freshman wing, $800,000 NIL value
  • Jalen Bridges, Baylor Bears guard, $750,000 NIL with ongoing deals
  • Duke men's basketball NIL collective raised $10 million in first year post-NCAA rule change

Men's Basketball Interpretation

The collegiate arms race has pivoted from recruiting banners to branding deals, where a freshman's market value can now eclipse the endowment of a small liberal arts college.

Other Sports

  • Livvy Dunne, LSU Tigers gymnast, $3.5 million NIL with Vuori and American Eagle
  • Olivia Ponton, model and NIL influencer, $2.2 million valuation across sports endorsements
  • Bronny James, USC Trojans basketball/football, $5.8 million NIL family boost
  • Halle Bailey, actress with NIL volleyball ties, $1.9 million crossover value
  • Suni Lee, gymnast with NIL post-Olympics, $2.4 million including Target deal
  • Simone Biles, gymnast NIL extensions at $5 million+
  • Sadie Sink, actress NIL soccer endorsements, $1.5 million
  • Quinn Ewers has non-football NIL with Dr Pepper at $200,000 annual
  • Gymnastics NIL market grew 45% to $15 million total in 2024
  • Track and field sprinter Abby Steiner $1.1 million NIL with Puma
  • Swimmer Torri Huske $900,000 NIL post-Olympics gold
  • Tennis player Emma Navarro $1.3 million NIL at South Carolina
  • Golf prodigy Anna Davis $800,000 NIL Augusta National ties
  • Volleyball star Brooke Van Sickle $750,000 NIL at Nebraska
  • Softball pitcher NiJaree Taylor $1.4 million NIL at Oregon State
  • Wrestler Carter Starocci $950,000 NIL at Penn State
  • Lacrosse player Charlotte North $850,000 NIL at Boston College
  • Soccer star Ally Lemos $1.0 million NIL at Florida State
  • Hockey player Cutter Gauthier $900,000 NIL at Boston College
  • Rowing athlete Kristin Punzalan $700,000 NIL Stanford
  • Cheerleader Sam Crawford $1.2 million NIL Texas
  • Dance team member Caroline Crawford $650,000 NIL LSU
  • Equestrian rider Julie Augustine $800,000 NIL SMU
  • Total NIL deals across all non-revenue sports exceeded 10,000 in 2024

Other Sports Interpretation

The NIL gold rush has become a sprawling Olympic village where even a Texas cheerleader can out-earn an Olympic swimmer, proving that in the modern endorsement game, a viral backflip is now worth more than a gold medal.

Overall NIL Market

  • Overall NIL market value reached $1.2 billion in collective funding by mid-2024
  • Number of active NIL deals reported hit 25,000 across college athletes in 2024
  • Average NIL valuation for Power 5 football players increased 28% to $450,000 YoY
  • Women's sports NIL spending surged 150% since 2022 to $300 million annually
  • Top 100 NIL earners averaged $2.1 million each in 2024 rankings
  • NIL collectives numbered over 150 across FBS programs by end of 2024
  • 68% of Division I athletes now have at least one NIL deal per survey
  • Legal challenges to NIL rules reached 12 federal cases in 2024
  • International brands entered NIL space with 20% deal increase
  • High school NIL deals approved in 12 states totaling $50 million market
  • Transfer portal athletes saw 40% NIL value bump post-transfer average
  • Social media followers correlated to 75% of NIL valuation variance per study
  • NIL insurance products sold to 500+ athletes protecting $100M in deals
  • Brand spending on NIL rose to $1 billion from $917M in 2023
  • 45% of NIL revenue now from local/regional businesses per report

Overall NIL Market Interpretation

The college athletics landscape has officially transformed from amateur idealism into a booming billion-dollar bazaar where everyone from the local car dealership to international brands is now a player, making athletes both celebrated influencers and litigated commodities overnight.

Women's Basketball

  • Paige Bueckers, UConn Huskies guard, tops women's basketball NIL at $3.2 million with Nike
  • Flau'jae Johnson, LSU Tigers guard, $2.1 million NIL including Reebok record deal
  • Angel Reese, LSU Tigers forward (now Chicago Sky), peaked at $1.8 million college NIL
  • JuJu Watkins, USC Trojans guard, $1.7 million NIL valuation freshman year
  • Caitlin Clark, Iowa Hawkeyes guard (former), $3.1 million NIL record before WNBA
  • Cameron Brink, Stanford Cardinal forward (former), $2.5 million NIL with New Balance
  • Gabbie Marshall, Iowa Hawkeyes guard, $1.2 million NIL boosted by Final Four run
  • Kate Martin, Iowa Hawkeyes guard (former), $900,000 NIL from championship exposure
  • Hailey Van Lith, LSU Tigers guard (former), $1.4 million NIL transfer boost
  • Aneesah Morrow, LSU Tigers forward, $1.1 million NIL with apparel deals
  • Last-Tear Poa, LSU Tigers guard, $800,000 NIL emerging value
  • Mikaylah Williams, LSU Tigers guard, $1.0 million NIL freshman standout
  • Jersey Wolfenbarger, Arkansas Razorbacks forward, $750,000 NIL with regional brands
  • Talia von Oelhoffen, USC Trojans guard, $900,000 NIL transfer value
  • Kiki Rice, UCLA Bruins guard, $1.3 million NIL with Gatorade
  • Charisma Osborne, UCLA Bruins guard (former), $1.0 million NIL
  • Emily Engstler, UCLA Bruins forward (former), $850,000 NIL
  • Lauren Betts, UCLA Bruins center, $1.2 million NIL big woman value
  • Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard, $1.5 million NIL freshman record
  • Sonia Citron, Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard, $950,000 NIL
  • Maddy Westbeld, Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward (former), $800,000 NIL
  • LSU women's basketball NIL deals totaled over $5 million in 2023-24 season

Women's Basketball Interpretation

It seems the real national championship in women's college basketball is being played out in the endorsement arena, where a star guard's signature is now worth as much as her signature move.