Name, Image, Likeness deals have forever changed the college sports landscape. Here are 10 college football players who are cashing in big in 2024. Check them out!
Cook had a fabulous 2023 season, and his 2024 campaign is off to a fantastic start. The Tigers starting QB is set to have around $1.1 million in NIL money coming to him before the year is up. Cook has already thrown for over 1,300 yards and 7 touchdowns on the season!
Williams may be just a few games into his collegiate career but he's already a very wealthy young man. The former Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Football has signed NIL deals worth an estimated $1.7 million. That's quite a bit of cheddar for a 17-year-old!
Beck has been seen on and around the UGA campus rolling in a new black Lamborghini, thanks to the $1.9 million in NIL money he has to burn. The Bulldogs signal-caller has deals in place with a whole slew of companies, including Chipotle, Leaf Trading Cards, Zero FG Energy Drink, and The Player's Lounge. Gee, no wonder he passed on last year's NFL Draft!
The Miami Hurricanes football program hasn't been relevant in quite some time, but that hasn't hindered Ward from getting a fat payday. The 6'2" senior has NIL deals in place that will earn him an estimated $2 million in 2024. With numbers like that, it's hard to argue with Ward's decision to transfer from Washington State to Miami.
The Ole Miss Rebels have surprisingly already lost two games this season, but that isn't hurting Mr. Dart's bank account. Lane Kiffin's favorite dual-threat QB has earned deals from conglomerates like Dick's Sporting Goods, the Grove Collective, CSpire, and NextGenCamps. Dart will make a little over $2 million from these in 2024.
Milroe's sprinter speed and strong right arm have made him the richest amateur athlete in the state of Alabama. The 6'2" junior finished 6th in last year's Heisman voting after accounting for 35 total touchdowns. He's already accounted for 23 scores through 6 games in 2024. Milroe will make approximately $2.2 million this year!
Ewers has dealt with an injury-riddled season so far in 2024, but his wallet has never been fatter. The former Ohio State Buckeye is set to make around $2.2 million this year from NIL deals, which include agreements with Vanguard, Volkswagen, and Beats by Dre!
Everything really is bigger in Texas; so much so that the backup QB of the Longhorns can get a plethora of NIL deals. Manning will make more than $3 million from NIL agreements in 2024, mainly thanks to deals from EA Sports and Panini America. Manning did a great job filling in for the injured Ewers earlier this season and the sky's the limit for how much money he can make in Austin.
It's kind of fitting that the first two-way player to come along in decades ends up playing for Coach Prime. Hunter joins Ryan Williams as the only non-QB players on our Top 10 list. While most NFL scouts think that he'll make a better cornerback as a pro, it's hard to argue with his performance at either position. Some of Hunter's more notable backers are American Eagle, Cheez-It, and NerdWallet.
Coach Prime's son Shedeur clocks in at the No. 1 spot on our NIL list, as he's going to make an estimated $5.1 million in 2024. Thanks to a famous last name and a strong right arm, Sanders has gotten financial support from some of the most iconic companies in the world (Google, Gatorade, and Nike).