How much does Demetrius John make in NIL?

Defensive Lineman · Illinois Fighting Illini · Big Ten

John is a junior defensive lineman from Columbus, Ohio, who played six games in 2025 and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors after redshirting the previous season. He was a three-star recruit ranked among the top defensive linemen in his class by On3 and ESPN, and he totaled 125 tackles and 16.0 sacks in high school between Westerville North and Dublin Coffman. He earned All-Ohio second team recognition in 2023 and competes for interior rotation snaps.

ClassSophomore
Jersey#54
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownColumbus, Ohio
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%

Enter your email to see Demetrius's exact estimated figure and the full breakdown. Free.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy.

What is Demetrius John's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Demetrius John's estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K. Demetrius John is a defensive lineman for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten. Demetrius's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionDefensive Lineman
SchoolIllinois Fighting Illini
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois supports NIL across football and men's basketball, with donor activity coordinated through the Icon Collective. Football's stock rose sharply after a ten-win 2024 season, which improved the program's recruiting position and its NIL fundraising case, while basketball has consistently used the transfer portal and international recruiting to build rosters. Chicago's corporate market sits within reach but is shared with professional teams and Northwestern. As a Big Ten member, Illinois takes in one of the largest media-revenue payouts in college sports, which funds direct payments to athletes under the House settlement cap, about $20.5 million in the first year and increasing annually. Individual valuations for Illini players are rarely reported, so most published figures are estimates.

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

Demetrius NIL FAQ

How much does Demetrius John make in NIL?

Demetrius John'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 Demetrius's salary or net worth?

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

Curious about another player? Look one up or estimate any athlete in seconds.

Open the NIL calculator