How much does Dakyus Brinkley make in NIL?
Edge Rusher · Kansas Jayhawks · Big 12
Brinkley is a redshirt sophomore defensive end at Kansas, listed at 6-3 and 255 pounds in No. 9. He played all 12 games in 2025 after sitting out his freshman year, recording 15 tackles, five tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, with his first career sacks coming at Arizona and a career high two tackles for loss at Iowa State. The four-star Katy High product is the son of former South Carolina and NFL linebacker Jasper Brinkley.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Dakyus Brinkley's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Dakyus Brinkley's estimated NIL value falls between $54K and $85K. Dakyus Brinkley is a edge rusher for the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12. Dakyus has about 14 followers across social media, led by 14 on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Dakyus's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Edge Rusher |
| School | Kansas Jayhawks |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Dakyus's social media following
Dakyus's public social presence is about ~14 followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas runs a basketball-first NIL economy. The Jayhawks are one of the sport's blue bloods, and donor resources organized through vehicles like the Mass St. Collective have historically prioritized keeping basketball rosters elite. Football's NIL footprint is smaller; a 2026 roster review found a published valuation for only one Kansas football player, so nearly all Jayhawk football figures are modeled estimates. The program has nonetheless invested heavily in football infrastructure, including a major rebuild of its stadium, signaling intent to grow that side of the operation. Under the House settlement Kansas shares revenue directly with athletes, capped around $20.5 million across the department in year one and growing annually, a pool balanced between marquee basketball and developing football.
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 Dakyus, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Dakyus NIL FAQ
How much does Dakyus Brinkley make in NIL?
Dakyus Brinkley's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $54K and $85K, 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 Dakyus's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Dakyus 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 Dakyus's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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