How much does Elijah Vaikona make in NIL?

Offensive Lineman · USC Trojans · Big Ten

Elijah Vaikona, a redshirt freshman offensive lineman born in London, England, signed with USC out of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in California. At 6-foot-8 and listed near 385 pounds, he is one of the biggest players on the Trojans' roster. A former basketball player who came to football relatively late, he graduated a semester early and enrolled at USC in spring 2025, then appeared in four games as a true freshman, including the Alamo Bowl against TCU, preserving his redshirt while gaining early experience.

ClassRedshirt freshman
Jersey#79
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownLondon, U.K.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$120K to $188K

Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.

Influence (social)17%
Exposure (program/market)27%
Performance35%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Elijah Vaikona's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Elijah Vaikona's estimated NIL value falls between $120K and $188K. Elijah Vaikona is a offensive lineman for the USC Trojans in the Big Ten. Elijah has about 2.6K followers across social media, led by 2.6K 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
PositionOffensive Lineman
SchoolUSC Trojans
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Elijah's social media following

Elijah's public social presence is about ~2.6K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at USC Trojans

USC brings one of college football's biggest brands to a Big Ten NIL market. The Trojans joined the league in 2024, and their collective operation, House of Victory, organizes donor backed deals for athletes in the second largest media market in the country. Los Angeles gives USC athletes commercial opportunities most college towns cannot offer, from entertainment crossovers to national ad work, and the school's basketball and Olympic sports rosters share in that reach. Under the 2025 House settlement USC can also pay athletes directly, roughly 20.5 million dollars across sports in the first year, growing annually. The combination of market, brand, and Big Ten revenue keeps USC among the strongest NIL platforms in the sport.

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 Vaikona make in NIL?

Elijah Vaikona's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $120K and $188K, 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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