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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.
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. Arch Manning – $6.8M Valuation

College: Texas
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 430K
Tik Tok followers: 9.4K
X Followers: 73K
On3 NIL Valuation: $6.8M
2. Carson Beck – $4.3M Valuation

College: Miami
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Senior
Instagram Followers: 129K
Tik Tok Followers: 27K
X Followers: 11K
On3 NIL Valuation: $4.3M
3. Jeremiah Smith – $4.2M Valuation

College: Ohio State
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 534K
Tik Tok Followers: 255K
X Followers: 86K
On3 NIL Valuation: $4.2M
4. AJ Dybansta – $4.1M Valuation

College: BYU
Sport: Basketball
Year: Senior at Utah Prep School
Instagram Followers: 542K
Tik Tok Followers: 277K
X Followers: 15.9K
On3 NIL Valuation: $4.1M
5. Garrett Nussmeier – $3.8M Valuation

College: LSU
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Senior
Instagram Followers: 81K
Tik Tok Followers: 251K
X Followers: 17.3K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.8M
6. LaNorris Sellers – $3.7M Valuation

College: South Carolina
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 56K
X Followers: 18.4K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.7M
7. DJ Lagway – $3.7M Valuation

College: Florida
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 106K
Tik Tok Followers: 8.8K
X Followers: 44K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.7M
8. Cade Klubnik – $3.4M Valuation

College: Clemson
Sport: Football
Year: Senior
Instagram Followers: 114K
X Followers: 29K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.4M
9. Drew Allar – $3.1M Valuation

College: Penn State
Sport: Football
Year: Senior
Instagram Followers: 115K
Tik Tok Followers: 11.6K
X Followers: 21K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.1M
10. Sam Leavitt – $3.1M Valuation

College: Arizona State
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Sohpomore
Instagram Followers: 33K
X Followers: 6.5K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.1M
11. Bryce Underwood – 3M Valuation

College: Michigan
Sport: Football
Year: Freshman
Instagram Followers: 231K
Tik Tok Followers: 48K
X Followers: 34K
On3 NIL Valuation: $3M
12. JT Toppin – $2.8M Valuation

College: Texas Tech
Sport: Basketball
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 15.4K
X Followers: 3K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.8M
13. Darian Mensah – $2.8M Valuation

College: Duke
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 28K
X Followers: 1.6K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.8M
14. Johs Mateer – $2.7M Valuation

College: Washington State
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 32K
X Followers: 13.5K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.7M
15. Ryan Williams – $2.7M Valuation

College: Alabama
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 743K
Tik Tok Followers: 449K
X Followers: 34K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.7M
16. Josh Hoover – $2.4M Valuation

College: TCU
Sport: Football
Year: Redshirt Junior
Instagram Followers: 10.5K
Tik Tok Followers: 79K
X Followers: 2.4K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.4M
17. Caleb Downs – $2.4M Valuation

College: Ohio State
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Instagram Followers: 227K
Tik Tok Followers:50K
X Followers: 24K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.4M
18. CJ Bailey – $2.3 Valuation

College: NC State
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 36K
TikTok Followers 5.5K
X Followers: 2K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.3M
19. Dylan Raiola – $2.3 Valuation

College: Wisconsin
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Instagram Followers: 154K
X Followers: 47K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.3M
20. Yaxel Lendeborg – $2.3 Valuation

College: Michigan
Sport: Basketball
Year: Senior
Instagram Followers: 27K
TikTok Followers: 14.5K
X Followers: 4.6K
On3 NIL Valuation: $2.3M