How much does C.J. Wesley make in NIL?

Edge Rusher · Clemson Tigers · ACC

Wesley is a fifth-year edge rusher from West Orange, N.J., who transferred to Clemson from Howard in January 2026 after signing out of Saint Peter's Prep. He recorded 33 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2025, finishing his Howard career with 47 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks over 26 games. He was the second portal defensive end Clemson added, joining London Merritt.

Class5
Jersey#23
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownWest Orange, N.J.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$54K to $84K

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 C.J. Wesley's NIL value?

As of August 2026, C.J. Wesley's estimated NIL value falls between $54K and $84K. C.J. Wesley is a edge rusher for the Clemson Tigers in the ACC. C.J.'s figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionEdge Rusher
SchoolClemson Tigers
ConferenceACC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Clemson Tigers

Clemson's NIL economy is built on one of the most established donor cultures in college football, anchored by the IPTAY booster organization founded in 1934 and supplemented by collectives such as Dear Old Clemson. Public valuation data for Clemson players is unusually deep; a 2026 roster review produced researched figures for roughly twice as many Tigers as at a typical program. Clemson also settled its legal dispute with the ACC in 2025, securing a media-revenue formula that rewards its television draw and strengthens the budget behind revenue sharing. Under the House settlement the school can pay athletes directly, up to about $20.5 million department-wide in year one and more each season after, with football taking the leading share.

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

C.J. NIL FAQ

How much does C.J. Wesley make in NIL?

C.J. Wesley's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $54K and $84K, 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 C.J.'s salary or net worth?

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

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