How much does Aidan Chiles make in NIL?
Quarterback · Northwestern Wildcats · Big Ten
Chiles is Northwestern's projected starting quarterback after transferring from Michigan State, where he threw for 1,392 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in nine games in 2025. He is the first Wildcats quarterback to run new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's offense.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Aidan Chiles's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Aidan Chiles's estimated NIL value falls between $282K and $440K. Aidan Chiles is a quarterback for the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten. Aidan has about 34.4K followers across social media, led by 23K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Aidan's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Quarterback |
| School | Northwestern Wildcats |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Aidan's social media following
| Platform | Followers (approx.) |
|---|---|
| ~23K | |
| X / Twitter | ~11.4K |
Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern is one of only two private schools in the Big Ten and has the league's smallest fanbase, and its NIL market reflects that: the TrueNU collective supports athletes, but almost no Wildcat football players appear in national valuation databases, so published figures are nearly all estimates. What Northwestern does have is Big Ten revenue. The House settlement lets the athletic department pay athletes directly under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, which rises annually, giving even the league's smallest brand the same direct-pay mechanism as its rivals. The rebuilt Ryan Field project signals continued football investment, and Chicago's corporate market offers endorsement possibilities for athletes who build individual profiles.
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 Aidan, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Aidan NIL FAQ
How much does Aidan Chiles make in NIL?
Aidan Chiles's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $282K and $440K, 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 Aidan's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Aidan 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 Aidan's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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