How much does Caleb Benning make in NIL?

Safety · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Big Ten

Benning, a sophomore defensive back from Omaha, was the sixth player in state history to earn All Nebraska honors three straight years, doing so at Omaha Westside, where he posted 43 tackles, six interceptions and 19 passes defended as a senior. He played 11 games in 2025 and recorded 20 tackles, making the first start of his career in the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah.

ClassSophomore
Jersey#23
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownOmaha, Neb.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$50K to $79K

Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.

Influence (social)21%
Exposure (program/market)26%
Performance32%
Brand & sport21%

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What is Caleb Benning's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Caleb Benning's estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $79K. Caleb Benning is a safety for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big Ten. Caleb has about 6.3K followers across social media, led by 6.3K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Caleb's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionSafety
SchoolNebraska Cornhuskers
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Caleb's social media following

Caleb's public social presence is about ~6.3K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska's NIL structure centers on the 1890 Initiative collective and a fanbase whose football sellout streak at Memorial Stadium stretches back to 1962, an unusual base of donor support for a program without a major metro market. Even so, public NIL data on the roster is sparse; only a couple of Husker players surface in national valuation services, so most figures are estimates. Since 2025 the athletic department can pay athletes directly under the House settlement, up to roughly $20.5 million in the first year with annual increases, and Nebraska's revenue makes full funding realistic. Volleyball's enormous following in Lincoln also gives some non-football athletes genuine NIL visibility.

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 Caleb, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Caleb NIL FAQ

How much does Caleb Benning make in NIL?

Caleb Benning's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $79K, 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 Caleb's salary or net worth?

No. The figure estimates what Caleb 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 Caleb's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.

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