How much does Darius Johnson make in NIL?

Running Back · NC State Wolfpack · ACC

Johnson is a senior running back from Hendersonville, Tenn., who came to NC State out of Beech High School. As a prep senior he rushed for 1,873 yards on 168 carries with 23 total touchdowns, earning 6A most valuable player honors and Tennessee Mr. Football consideration while also playing defense. He appeared on special teams in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2024 and is listed at 5-10 and 211 pounds.

ClassSenior
Jersey#25
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownHendersonville, Tenn.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$50K to $78K

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 Darius Johnson's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Darius Johnson's estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K. Darius Johnson is a running back for the NC State Wolfpack in the ACC. Darius's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionRunning Back
SchoolNC State Wolfpack
ConferenceACC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at NC State Wolfpack

NC State consolidated its NIL fundraising when its collectives, Pack of Wolves and Savage Wolves, merged into One Pack NIL, which supports Wolfpack athletes across sports while keeping a football-specific club within it. Public NIL valuation coverage of the football roster is thin, with almost no players appearing in national ranking services, so most published figures are estimates. The House settlement gives the school a direct channel: since 2025, ACC members can share revenue with athletes under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, growing annually, alongside third party deals. The Raleigh market, anchored by a large university community and the Research Triangle economy, provides steady if unspectacular endorsement opportunities.

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

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How much does Darius Johnson make in NIL?

Darius Johnson's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K, 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 Darius's salary or net worth?

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

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