How much does Evan James make in NIL?

Wide Receiver · Iowa Hawkeyes · Big Ten

James is a second-year wide receiver from Apopka, Florida, who transferred to Iowa from Furman and committed on January 11, 2026 with three seasons of eligibility remaining. As a true freshman he led the Paladins in receiving with 65 catches for 796 yards and seven touchdowns despite missing three games, earning Stats Perform and FCS Central Freshman All-America recognition. Iowa lists him at 5-10 and 170 pounds, and he adds proven production to a receiver room in transition.

Class2nd
Jersey#8
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownApopka, Fla.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$124K to $194K

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 Evan James's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Evan James's estimated NIL value falls between $124K and $194K. Evan James is a wide receiver for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten. Evan's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionWide Receiver
SchoolIowa Hawkeyes
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa presents a gap between fan support and NIL market data. The Hawkeyes sell out Kinnick Stadium and their donor group, the Swarm Collective, was among the earlier Big Ten NIL organizations, yet a 2026 review of the entire 109-player football roster found no published valuation for any player, so Iowa football figures are modeled estimates rather than reported deals. The state has no professional franchises, which concentrates sponsorship attention on the university, and women's basketball generated some of the highest-profile NIL activity in program history during the Caitlin Clark era. Iowa shares revenue directly with athletes under the House settlement, subject to the cap of roughly $20.5 million in year one, an amount that grows annually.

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 Evan, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Evan NIL FAQ

How much does Evan James make in NIL?

Evan James's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $124K and $194K, 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 Evan's salary or net worth?

No. The figure estimates what Evan 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 Evan's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.

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