How much does Cree Thomas make in NIL?

Cornerback · Colorado Buffaloes · Big 12

Cree Thomas, a sophomore cornerback from Phoenix, transferred to Colorado from Notre Dame with four years of eligibility remaining. He played three games as a true freshman in 2025, recording a tackle and a pass breakup. A three-star recruit and team captain at Brophy College Prep, he was rated the No. 5 player in Arizona by ESPN and earned first team all-state honors in 2023 and 2024. He is competing for a starting cornerback spot in 2026.

Class2nd
Jersey#20
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownPhoenix, Ariz.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$136K to $213K

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

Influence (social)26%
Exposure (program/market)25%
Performance28%
Brand & sport21%

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What is Cree Thomas's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Cree Thomas's estimated NIL value falls between $136K and $213K. Cree Thomas is a cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes in the Big 12. Cree has about 17.9K followers across social media, led by 10.9K on TikTok, a core driver of football NIL value. Cree's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionCornerback
SchoolColorado Buffaloes
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Cree's social media following

PlatformFollowers (approx.)
Instagram~7K
TikTok~10.9K

Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado's NIL situation was transformed by the arrival of head coach Deion Sanders in 2023, which turned the Buffaloes into one of the most-watched programs in the country and gave the roster media exposure far beyond its recent on-field record. That attention created endorsement opportunities a program in Boulder's small market would not normally see. The heaviest star power left after the 2024 season, but the program retains an outsized national profile. Colorado competes in the Big 12 and, like its peers, can now share revenue directly with athletes under the House settlement, capped near $20.5 million in the first year and growing annually, while third-party deals driven by the program's visibility continue alongside those payments.

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

Cree NIL FAQ

How much does Cree Thomas make in NIL?

Cree Thomas's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $136K and $213K, 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 Cree's salary or net worth?

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

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