How much does Blake Herold make in NIL?
Defensive Lineman · Kansas Jayhawks · Big 12
Herold is a redshirt junior defensive lineman from Shenandoah, Iowa, and one of the longer tenured players in the Kansas front. A three-star recruit rated by both 247Sports and Rivals, he played defensive line and receiver in high school, setting Shenandoah single season records with 60 receptions and 712 receiving yards while adding 73 tackles and 14.5 tackles for loss as a junior. He has been among the Jayhawks' more productive defensive players over the past two seasons and returns as a starter at defensive tackle in 2026.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Blake Herold's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Blake Herold's estimated NIL value falls between $116K and $181K. Blake Herold is a defensive lineman for the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12. Blake has about 1.7K followers across social media, led by 1.7K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Blake's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Defensive Lineman |
| School | Kansas Jayhawks |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Blake's social media following
Blake's public social presence is about ~1.7K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas runs a basketball-first NIL economy. The Jayhawks are one of the sport's blue bloods, and donor resources organized through vehicles like the Mass St. Collective have historically prioritized keeping basketball rosters elite. Football's NIL footprint is smaller; a 2026 roster review found a published valuation for only one Kansas football player, so nearly all Jayhawk football figures are modeled estimates. The program has nonetheless invested heavily in football infrastructure, including a major rebuild of its stadium, signaling intent to grow that side of the operation. Under the House settlement Kansas shares revenue directly with athletes, capped around $20.5 million across the department in year one and growing annually, a pool balanced between marquee basketball and developing football.
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 Blake, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Blake NIL FAQ
How much does Blake Herold make in NIL?
Blake Herold's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $116K and $181K, 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 Blake's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Blake 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 Blake's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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