How much does Cayden Daniels make in NIL?

Cornerback · Vanderbilt Commodores · SEC

Daniels is a sophomore cornerback from Cordele, Georgia, who enrolled at Vanderbilt in January 2025 out of Crisp County High School. A unanimous three-star prospect rated the No. 46 cornerback in his class by Rivals, he made 40 tackles with two interceptions as a senior, returning both for touchdowns, after posting three picks and five tackles for loss as a junior.

ClassSophomore
Jersey#26
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownCordele, Ga.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$44K to $69K

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

Influence (social)12%
Exposure (program/market)28%
Performance38%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Cayden Daniels's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Cayden Daniels's estimated NIL value falls between $44K and $69K. Cayden Daniels is a cornerback for the Vanderbilt Commodores in the SEC. Cayden's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionCornerback
SchoolVanderbilt Commodores
ConferenceSEC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Vanderbilt Commodores

Vanderbilt is the SEC's smallest school and its NIL market has historically trailed the league, but that picture is changing. A 2026 roster review found published valuations for only one of the twenty most prominent football players, so most Commodores figures are modeled. The notable exception is quarterback Jared Curtis, a true freshman whose reported compensation of around 2 million dollars was among the largest ever attached to a player yet to take a college snap, a sign of new donor willingness in Nashville. Under the 2025 House settlement, Vanderbilt can share revenue directly with athletes, up to roughly 20.5 million dollars in year one and rising, the same cap as every SEC rival despite its smaller fanbase.

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

Cayden NIL FAQ

How much does Cayden Daniels make in NIL?

Cayden Daniels's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $44K and $69K, 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 Cayden's salary or net worth?

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

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