How much does Derek Garcia make in NIL?

Quarterback · UNLV Rebels · Mountain West

Garcia arrives as a true freshman quarterback and projects as a developmental option behind the Rebels returning passers in 2026. The Ventura, California native was a unanimous three-star recruit ranked the No. 30 quarterback nationally by ESPN and chose UNLV over Arkansas, Cal, Kansas, Minnesota and Syracuse. He threw for 3,595 yards and 38 touchdowns as a senior and guided Ventura High to a CIF Southern Section Division 6 championship.

ClassFreshman
Jersey#14
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownVentura, CA
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$66K to $104K

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 Derek Garcia's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Derek Garcia's estimated NIL value falls between $66K and $104K. Derek Garcia is a quarterback for the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West. Derek's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionQuarterback
SchoolUNLV Rebels
ConferenceMountain West
LevelNCAA Division I

NIL at UNLV Rebels

UNLV is a Group of Five program in the Mountain West, and its NIL situation follows that tier's economics. Revenue sharing under the 2025 House settlement is open to every Division I school, but the 20.5 million dollar first year cap is a maximum, and Mountain West programs typically commit far less, concentrated in football and basketball. No published valuations surfaced for Rebels players in a 2026 roster review, so figures here are modeled at a discount reflecting Group of Five markets. UNLV still has assets most peers lack: the Las Vegas market, new football relevance after recent winning seasons, and steady exposure from playing in a major event city with growing sports infrastructure.

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

Derek NIL FAQ

How much does Derek Garcia make in NIL?

Derek Garcia's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $66K and $104K, 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 Derek's salary or net worth?

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

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