How much does Evan Smith make in NIL?
Cornerback · Duke Blue Devils · ACC
Smith joins Duke as a post-baccalaureate cornerback after four seasons at Northwestern, where he played 32 games with four starts and totaled 42 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception and four pass breakups. A two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, the Birmingham, Alabama, native was a four-year starting quarterback at Oak Mountain High School and earned Shelby County Player of the Year honors in 2021.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Evan Smith's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Evan Smith's estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K. Evan Smith is a cornerback for the Duke Blue Devils in the ACC. Evan's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Cornerback |
| School | Duke Blue Devils |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Duke Blue Devils
Duke is a basketball blue blood whose NIL economy has historically centered on that sport, but its football program made national news in 2025 by signing transfer quarterback Darian Mensah to a deal widely reported among the largest in college football. Mensah has since moved on to Miami for 2026, which illustrates how quickly NIL rosters turn over. Basketball continues to attract elite talent with substantial deal support, and Duke's private status means little is formally disclosed. Under the House settlement the school can pay athletes directly, subject to the cap that opened around $20.5 million and rises annually, an amount Duke must divide between a nationally prominent basketball program and an increasingly ambitious football operation.
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 Smith make in NIL?
Evan Smith's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K, 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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