How much does Elijah Melendez make in NIL?
Linebacker · Auburn Tigers · SEC
Melendez is a sophomore linebacker from Kissimmee, Florida who is positioned for a larger role in 2026 after a productive true freshman season. He appeared in all 12 games with one start in 2025 and recorded 29 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and a sack, and he tied for the team lead with two interceptions, one of which he returned 41 yards for a touchdown against Mercer. He earned SEC All-Freshman honors and On3 Midseason True Freshman All-America recognition after prepping at Osceola High School.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Elijah Melendez's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Elijah Melendez's estimated NIL value falls between $116K and $181K. Elijah Melendez is a linebacker for the Auburn Tigers in the SEC. Elijah has about 23K followers across social media, led by 23K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Elijah's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Linebacker |
| School | Auburn Tigers |
| Conference | SEC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Elijah's social media following
Elijah's public social presence is about ~23K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Auburn Tigers
Auburn operates in the SEC with major NIL commitments in both football and men's basketball, an unusual dual emphasis among Southern football schools. Its primary donor collective has been On To Victory, and the program's passionate statewide fanbase supports a deal market larger than the Auburn-Opelika area alone would suggest. With the House settlement in effect since 2025, the athletic department can pay athletes directly up to a cap that started near $20.5 million and rises each year, while outside endorsements continue separately. Football commands the biggest valuations on campus, but basketball's sustained national success has kept its roster well funded too. Individual Auburn deal terms are rarely made public, 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 Elijah, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Elijah NIL FAQ
How much does Elijah Melendez make in NIL?
Elijah Melendez's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $116K and $181K, 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 Elijah's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Elijah 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 Elijah's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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