How much does Elijah Reed make in NIL?

Cornerback · Utah Utes · Big 12

Elijah Reed is a senior cornerback from Louisville, Kentucky, who transferred to Utah after starting all 12 games at Akron in 2025, when he recorded 47 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defended, a sack and a forced fumble. He began his college career at Kentucky in 2022 before moving to Akron in 2024. A consensus three-star recruit at Pleasure Ridge Park High School, he was rated among the top 10 prospects in Kentucky. He projects as a starter in Utah's secondary in 2026.

ClassSenior
Jersey#13
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownLouisville, Ky.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$116K to $181K

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 Elijah Reed's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Elijah Reed's estimated NIL value falls between $116K and $181K. Elijah Reed is a cornerback for the Utah Utes in the Big 12. Elijah has about 951 followers across social media, led by 951 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.

SportFootball
PositionCornerback
SchoolUtah Utes
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Elijah's social media following

Elijah's public social presence is about ~951 followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Utah Utes

Utah moved to the Big 12 in 2024 and runs one of the more distinctive NIL operations in the league. The Crimson Collective drew national attention in 2023 by leasing new trucks to every scholarship football player, an early example of a collective compensating an entire roster rather than a few stars. That roster wide philosophy still marks the program's posture. Under the 2025 House settlement, Utah can now share revenue directly with athletes, about 20.5 million dollars in year one with annual increases, which shifts much of the compensation burden from donors to the athletic department. Published individual valuations for Utes players remain uncommon, so most figures are estimates rather than reported deals.

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 Reed make in NIL?

Elijah Reed'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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