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Top 20 College Athletes With The Highest NIL Valuations
Weirdly for some time college athletes making money in college sports regarding Name, Image, and Likeness is a normal thing.
Numerous college athletes have taken advantage of the opportunity to secure lucrative deals.
These athletes have leveraged their popularity, skills, and personal brand to enter into various endorsement agreements and partnerships.
Signing NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals while playing college sports offers several benefits for athletes.
Here are some key advantages:
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Financial Opportunities
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Business and Brand Building
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Entrepreneurial Freedom
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Community Engagement
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Career Preparation
It’s important to note that while NIL deals offer opportunities for athletes, there are complexities and challenges associated with navigating these arrangements.
It Is important that all athletes understand the rules and regulations set by their respective colleges and athletic associations to participate in such.
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Let’s take a look at the Top 20 Athletes Players With The Highest NIL Valuations below!
Each NIL Valuation came from On3 NIL.
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1. AJ Dybansta – $4.4M Valuation
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College: BYU
Sport: Basketball
Year: Freshman
Instagram Followers: 542K
Tik Tok Followers: 277K
X Followers: 15.9K
On3 NIL Valuation: $4.4M
2. Jeremiah Smith – $4.2M Valuation
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College: Ohio State
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 534K
Tik Tok Followers: 255K
X Followers: 86K
On3 NIL Valuation: $4.2M
3. Arch Manning – $3.6M Valuation
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College: Texas
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 430K
Tik Tok followers: 9.4K
X Followers: 73K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.5M
4. Carson Beck – $3.1M Valuation
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College: Miami
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Senior
Instagram Followers: 129K
Tik Tok Followers: 27K
X Followers: 11K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.1M
5. Bryce Underwood – $3M Valuation
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College: Michigan
Sport: Football
Year: Freshman
Instagram Followers: 231K
Tik Tok Followers: 48K
X Followers: 34K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3M
6. JT Toppin – $3M Valuation
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College: Texas Tech
Sport: Basketball
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 15.4K
X Followers: 3K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3M
7. LaNorris Sellers – $2.9M Valuation
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College: South Carolina
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 56K
X Followers: 18.4K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.9M
8. Fernando Mendoza – $2.6M Valuation
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College: Indiana
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 10.9K
Tik Tok Followers: 3.6K
X Followers: 4.1K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.6M
9. Ty Simpson – $2.5M Valuation
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College: Alabama
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 43K
Tik Tok Followers: 392
X Followers: 13.4K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.5M
10. Julian Sayin – $2.4M Valuation
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College: Ohio State
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 54K
Tik Tok Followers: 1.3K
X Followers: 11.3K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.4M
11. Caleb Downs – $2.4M Valuation
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College: Ohio State
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 227K
Tik Tok Followers:50K
X Followers: 24K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.4M
12. Dante Moore – $2.3M Valuation
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College: Oregon
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 46K
Tik Tok Followers: 7.3K
X Followers: 16K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.3M
13. Yaxel Lendeborg – $2.3 Valuation
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College: Michigan
Sport: Basketball
Year: Senior
Instagram Followers: 27K
TikTok Followers: 14.5K
X Followers: 4.6K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.3M
14. Taylen Green – $2.2M Valuation
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College: Arkansas
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Senior
Instagram Followers: 22K
Tik Tok Followers: 11.4K
X Followers: 14.1K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.2M
15. Darian Mensah – $2.2M Valuation
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College: Duke
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 28K
X Followers: 1.6K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.2M
16. Jayden Maiava – $2.2M Valuation
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College: USC
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 2.9K
X Followers: 1.5K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.2M
17. Josh Hoover – $2.9M Valuation
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College: TCU
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 10.5K
Tik Tok Followers: 79
X Followers: 2.4K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.9M
18. Dylan Stewart – $2.2M Valuation
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College: South Carolina
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 31K
X Followers: 7.7K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.2M
19. Cameron Boozer – $2.1M Valuation
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College: TCU
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 115K
Tik Tok Followers: 17.7K
X Followers: 454K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.1M
20. Diego Pavia – $2.1M Valuation
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College: Vanderbilt
Sport: Football
Year: Senior
Instagram Followers: 71K
Tik Tok Followers: 638
X Followers: 12.2K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.1M
