How much does Brendan Flakes make in NIL?
Defensive Lineman · Northwestern Wildcats · Big Ten
Flakes is a graduate defensive lineman from Orlando, Florida, listed at 6-4 and 295 pounds and wearing No. 15 for Northwestern in 2026. He started all 13 games in 2025 and returns as one of the more experienced pieces on the Wildcats defensive front. A three-star recruit out of West Orange High School, he was named Central Florida Defensive Player of the Year and originally committed to Marshall before flipping to Northwestern in December 2021. He also drew recruiting interest from Nebraska.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Brendan Flakes's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Brendan Flakes's estimated NIL value falls between $132K and $206K. Brendan Flakes is a defensive lineman for the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten. Brendan has about 6.3K followers across social media, led by 3.8K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Brendan's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Defensive Lineman |
| School | Northwestern Wildcats |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Brendan's social media following
| Platform | Followers (approx.) |
|---|---|
| ~3.8K | |
| TikTok | ~2.5K |
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 Brendan, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Brendan NIL FAQ
How much does Brendan Flakes make in NIL?
Brendan Flakes's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $132K and $206K, 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 Brendan's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Brendan 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 Brendan's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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