How much does Ace Kaufusi make in NIL?

Linebacker · BYU Cougars · Big 12

Kaufusi is a redshirt junior linebacker from Kahuku, Hawaii, who played at Kahuku High. He comes from an extensive BYU football family, including cousins Maika Kaufusi on the current roster and former Cougars Isaiah, Jackson, Bronson and Corbin Kaufusi. At 6-4 and 235 pounds he is a reserve behind a projected 2026 starting group of Cade Uluave, Isaiah Glasker and Siale Esera.

ClassRedshirt junior
Jersey#18
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownKahuku, Hawaii
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$39K to $61K

Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.

Influence (social)16%
Exposure (program/market)27%
Performance35%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Ace Kaufusi's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Ace Kaufusi's estimated NIL value falls between $39K and $61K. Ace Kaufusi is a linebacker for the BYU Cougars in the Big 12. Ace has about 2.5K followers across social media, led by 2.5K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Ace's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionLinebacker
SchoolBYU Cougars
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Ace's social media following

Ace's public social presence is about ~2.5K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at BYU Cougars

BYU brings an unusual NIL profile to the Big 12. Its fanbase extends far beyond Provo through the worldwide membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and donor backing has produced some of the most aggressive spending in college basketball, including the widely reported multimillion-dollar package that helped land AJ Dybantsa, the nation's top recruit, in 2025. Football draws on the same donor energy, though on a smaller scale. Under the House settlement BYU can also pay athletes directly, subject to the cap that began around $20.5 million and increases annually. As a private institution it discloses little, so outside a few heavily covered basketball deals, most published figures for BYU athletes are estimates.

How NIL value is calculated

An NIL value is an estimate of what an athlete could earn from name, image and likeness over 12 months, not a salary or a confirmed deal. We weigh audience (social reach and engagement), performance and role, school and market, and the sport and position. No exact NIL figure is publicly disclosed for Ace, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Ace NIL FAQ

How much does Ace Kaufusi make in NIL?

Ace Kaufusi's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $39K and $61K, a modeled estimate of 12-month name, image and likeness earning potential. The exact figure and the full breakdown are free on this page with an email.

Is that Ace's salary or net worth?

No. The figure estimates what Ace could earn from name, image and likeness deals over 12 months, such as endorsements, appearances and social media. It is not a salary, not a signed contract, and not Ace's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.

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