How much does Christian Epling make in NIL?

Long Snapper · Virginia Tech Hokies · ACC

Epling is a redshirt senior long snapper from Dacula, Georgia, who came to Virginia Tech from Mill Creek High School. After redshirting in 2022, he has handled snapping duties in 37 games over three seasons, including 12 in 2025 and 13 in 2024, and he recorded two tackles in each of the last two years. He earned all-county honors as a prep senior and wears No. 96.

ClassRedshirt senior
Jersey#96
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownDacula, Ga.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$18K to $29K

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 Christian Epling's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Christian Epling's estimated NIL value falls between $18K and $29K. Christian Epling is a long snapper for the Virginia Tech Hokies in the ACC. Christian's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionLong Snapper
SchoolVirginia Tech Hokies
ConferenceACC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Virginia Tech Hokies

Virginia Tech's NIL market rests on one of the ACC's most devoted fanbases, with Lane Stadium football the clear center of gravity. The Hokies compete in a league whose media revenue trails the Big Ten and SEC, which puts a premium on donor participation, and the program shares its home state donor pool with Virginia. Under the 2025 House settlement, Virginia Tech can pay athletes directly through revenue sharing, capped around 20.5 million dollars across sports in the first year and increasing annually, with third party NIL deals continuing alongside. Published valuations for individual Hokies are rare, so most figures for the roster are modeled estimates. Basketball and other sports draw support, but football drives the NIL economy in Blacksburg.

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

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How much does Christian Epling make in NIL?

Christian Epling's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $18K and $29K, 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 Christian's salary or net worth?

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

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