How much does Ben Hanks III make in NIL?
Cornerback · Florida Gators · SEC
Hanks is a redshirt freshman cornerback from Overtown, Fla., who signed with Florida out of Booker T. Washington High School as a highly rated recruit. He is a Florida legacy whose father played for the Gators. Now in his second year in the program at 186 pounds, he is competing for rotation snaps behind Dijon Johnson and Cormani McClain.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Ben Hanks III's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Ben Hanks III's estimated NIL value falls between $58K and $90K. Ben Hanks III is a cornerback for the Florida Gators in the SEC. Ben has about 30K followers across social media, led by 27K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Ben's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Cornerback |
| School | Florida Gators |
| Conference | SEC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Ben's social media following
| Platform | Followers (approx.) |
|---|---|
| ~27K | |
| X / Twitter | ~3K |
Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Florida Gators
Florida runs one of the SEC's broader NIL operations because it funds contenders in multiple sports. The football program draws the largest share of resources, while the men's basketball team that won the 2025 national championship showed the payoff of sustained roster investment. Third-party activity has been organized largely through Florida Victorious, the donor collective aligned with the athletic department. Since the House settlement took effect, Florida can also pay athletes directly under the department-wide cap of roughly $20.5 million in year one, an amount that grows each season. The Gators' national fanbase and the state's dense sponsorship market give athletes commercial opportunities well beyond Gainesville, though individual deal terms are rarely confirmed publicly.
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 Ben, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Ben NIL FAQ
How much does Ben Hanks III make in NIL?
Ben Hanks III's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $58K and $90K, 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 Ben's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Ben 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 Ben's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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