How much does Denzel Gardner make in NIL?
Quarterback · Memphis Tigers · American
Gardner is a redshirt freshman quarterback who came to Memphis from Southern Miss, following head coach Charles Huff. The Waldorf, Maryland, native played at DeMatha Catholic, one of the country's better-known high school programs, and is listed at 6-0 and 205 pounds in No. 9. He sits behind an experienced quarterback room and profiles as a developmental option in 2026.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Denzel Gardner's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Denzel Gardner's estimated NIL value falls between $57K and $89K. Denzel Gardner is a quarterback for the Memphis Tigers in the American. Denzel's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Quarterback |
| School | Memphis Tigers |
| Conference | American |
| Level | NCAA Division I |
NIL at Memphis Tigers
Memphis plays in the American Conference, and Group of Five NIL budgets generally run far below power conference levels, but Memphis is a notable exception in corporate support. In 2024 FedEx pledged $25 million over five years for sponsorship deals with Memphis athletes, widely described as the largest corporate NIL partnership in college sports, initially focused on football and basketball. That gives the Tigers unusual resources for their level. Under the House settlement, revenue sharing is optional outside the power conferences; schools that opt in may share up to the same cap, roughly $20.5 million in year one, though most Group of Five departments spend well under it. Public per-player valuations for Memphis remain scarce.
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 Denzel, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Denzel NIL FAQ
How much does Denzel Gardner make in NIL?
Denzel Gardner's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $57K and $89K, 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 Denzel's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Denzel 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 Denzel's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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