How much does Champ Smith make in NIL?
Offensive Lineman · Illinois Fighting Illini · Big Ten
Smith is a true freshman offensive lineman from Fort Pierce, Fla., who signed with Illinois in the 2026 class. ESPN rated him a four-star prospect and the No. 81 overall recruit in the ESPN 300, and he was selected to the Under Armour All-American Game as a junior at Vero Beach. He chose Illinois over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Texas among many others.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Champ Smith's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Champ Smith's estimated NIL value falls between $38K and $60K. Champ Smith is a offensive lineman for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten. Champ's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Offensive Lineman |
| School | Illinois Fighting Illini |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois supports NIL across football and men's basketball, with donor activity coordinated through the Icon Collective. Football's stock rose sharply after a ten-win 2024 season, which improved the program's recruiting position and its NIL fundraising case, while basketball has consistently used the transfer portal and international recruiting to build rosters. Chicago's corporate market sits within reach but is shared with professional teams and Northwestern. As a Big Ten member, Illinois takes in one of the largest media-revenue payouts in college sports, which funds direct payments to athletes under the House settlement cap, about $20.5 million in the first year and increasing annually. Individual valuations for Illini players are rarely reported, so most published figures are estimates.
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 Champ, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Champ NIL FAQ
How much does Champ Smith make in NIL?
Champ Smith's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $38K and $60K, 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 Champ's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Champ 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 Champ's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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