How much does Derrek Cooper make in NIL?
Running Back · Texas Longhorns · SEC
Cooper is a five-star true freshman running back who signed with Texas in the 2026 class as the nation's No. 1 back out of Chaminade-Madonna in Florida. He projects as the third back behind Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Derrek Cooper's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Derrek Cooper's estimated NIL value falls between $64K and $100K. Derrek Cooper is a running back for the Texas Longhorns in the SEC. Derrek has about 18K followers across social media, led by 18K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Derrek's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Running Back |
| School | Texas Longhorns |
| Conference | SEC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Derrek's social media following
Derrek's public social presence is about ~18K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Texas Longhorns
Texas operates at the very top of the NIL market. The Longhorns moved to the SEC in 2024 with the largest athletic budget in college sports, and the Texas One Fund collective organizes booster backed deals for athletes across sports. Quarterback Arch Manning is widely reported to carry the highest NIL valuation of any college athlete, and the program regularly places players near the top of published valuation rankings. Under the 2025 House settlement, Texas can also share revenue directly with athletes, about 20.5 million dollars in the first year and growing annually. Few programs combine brand, market size, and donor capacity the way Texas does, in football and well beyond it.
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 Derrek, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Derrek NIL FAQ
How much does Derrek Cooper make in NIL?
Derrek Cooper's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $64K and $100K, 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 Derrek's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Derrek 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 Derrek's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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