How much does Erik Schmidt make in NIL?
Punter · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · ACC
Schmidt is a sophomore specialist listed at punter on Notre Dame's roster at No. 18, out of Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. He arrived as the top ranked kicker in the nation by the 247Sports Composite and won Wisconsin's Kevin Stemke Award after making a 55 yard field goal in high school. As a freshman in 2025 he appeared in 10 games, converted 41 of 42 extra point attempts and set a program record with 10 extra points made against Syracuse. He also handled kickoffs, producing 55 touchbacks on 70 attempts.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Erik Schmidt's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Erik Schmidt's estimated NIL value falls between $80K and $125K. Erik Schmidt is a punter for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the ACC. Erik has about 5K followers across social media, led by 5K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Erik's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Punter |
| School | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Erik's social media following
Erik's public social presence is about ~5K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame competes in the ACC in most sports while football remains independent, and its national brand gives athletes NIL reach few schools can match. Donor-backed NIL runs through the Rally collective, operating alongside a university that has historically taken a measured approach to commercializing athletics. Notre Dame opted into the House settlement, so since 2025 it can pay athletes directly under the revenue sharing cap of about $20.5 million in year one, growing annually, with football taking the largest share. The school's national television contract with NBC and a global alumni network mean Irish players can land endorsements without a large home market; South Bend itself is small, but the audience is not.
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 Erik, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Erik NIL FAQ
How much does Erik Schmidt make in NIL?
Erik Schmidt's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $80K and $125K, 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 Erik's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Erik 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 Erik's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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