How much does DJ Lagway make in NIL?

What is DJ Lagway's NIL value?

As of August 2026, DJ Lagway's estimated NIL value falls between $3.0M and $4.6M. DJ Lagway is a quarterback for the Baylor Bears in the Big 12. DJ's figure reflects publicly reported figures, per On3 NIL Valuations (2026).

NIL at Baylor Bears

Baylor is a private Baptist university competing in the Big 12, and private status means less of its athletic finance is subject to public records, so NIL specifics at the program are rarely disclosed. The Bears have fielded consistently competitive football teams since their 2021 conference title, and donor collectives have supported the roster alongside traditional endorsements. The House settlement applies to private schools the same as public ones, so Baylor can now share revenue directly with athletes under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap that grows annually. Waco is a small media market, which limits local endorsement volume, and most published valuations for Baylor football players are estimates built from performance tier, position and program strength rather than reported contracts.

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. Where a public figure exists, we sense-check against it; this valuation is anchored to On3 NIL Valuations (2026). See how NIL valuations work.

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