How much does Darion Jones make in NIL?

Defensive Back · Iowa Hawkeyes · Big Ten

Jones is a first-year defensive back from Omaha, Nebraska, who signed with Iowa in December 2025 out of Omaha North. As a junior he recorded 30 tackles, eight interceptions and a sack while catching 43 passes for 776 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also placed second in Nebraska Class A in both hurdles events and carried a 4.0 grade point average.

Class1st
Jersey#1
2026 roleRoster depth
HometownOmaha, Neb.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$19K to $30K

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 Darion Jones's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Darion Jones's estimated NIL value falls between $19K and $30K. Darion Jones is a defensive back for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten. Darion's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionDefensive Back
SchoolIowa Hawkeyes
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa presents a gap between fan support and NIL market data. The Hawkeyes sell out Kinnick Stadium and their donor group, the Swarm Collective, was among the earlier Big Ten NIL organizations, yet a 2026 review of the entire 109-player football roster found no published valuation for any player, so Iowa football figures are modeled estimates rather than reported deals. The state has no professional franchises, which concentrates sponsorship attention on the university, and women's basketball generated some of the highest-profile NIL activity in program history during the Caitlin Clark era. Iowa shares revenue directly with athletes under the House settlement, subject to the cap of roughly $20.5 million in year one, an amount that grows annually.

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

Darion NIL FAQ

How much does Darion Jones make in NIL?

Darion Jones's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $19K and $30K, 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 Darion's salary or net worth?

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

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