How much does Brian Nelson II make in NIL?
Cornerback · NC State Wolfpack · ACC
Nelson is a senior cornerback from Pearland, Texas, who joined NC State from North Texas in the 2025 offseason and projects on the outside in the Wolfpack secondary. He earned first team All American Athletic Conference honors in 2024, starting nine games for the Mean Green and finishing with 53 tackles, two tackles for loss, seven pass breakups, four interceptions and a fumble recovery. He played at Shadow Creek High School and preserved a redshirt in 2023 after appearing in four games.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Brian Nelson II's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Brian Nelson II's estimated NIL value falls between $132K and $206K. Brian Nelson II is a cornerback for the NC State Wolfpack in the ACC. Brian has about 2.8K followers across social media, led by 2.8K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Brian's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Cornerback |
| School | NC State Wolfpack |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Brian's social media following
Brian's public social presence is about ~2.8K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at NC State Wolfpack
NC State consolidated its NIL fundraising when its collectives, Pack of Wolves and Savage Wolves, merged into One Pack NIL, which supports Wolfpack athletes across sports while keeping a football-specific club within it. Public NIL valuation coverage of the football roster is thin, with almost no players appearing in national ranking services, so most published figures are estimates. The House settlement gives the school a direct channel: since 2025, ACC members can share revenue with athletes under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, growing annually, alongside third party deals. The Raleigh market, anchored by a large university community and the Research Triangle economy, provides steady if unspectacular endorsement opportunities.
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 Brian, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Brian NIL FAQ
How much does Brian Nelson II make in NIL?
Brian Nelson II'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 Brian's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Brian 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 Brian's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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