How much does Gerard Johnson III make in NIL?
Defensive Lineman · Virginia Tech Hokies · ACC
Johnson is a redshirt sophomore defensive lineman at Virginia Tech, listed at 6-4 and 306 pounds in No. 55. He appeared in two games with one tackle in 2025 after playing once and redshirting in 2024. A four-star recruit rated the No. 4 prospect in Virginia, he was a four-year letterwinner and captain at Frank W. Cox in Virginia Beach, where he had 50 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and five sacks as a senior.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Gerard Johnson III's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Gerard Johnson III's estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K. Gerard Johnson III is a defensive lineman for the Virginia Tech Hokies in the ACC. Gerard's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Defensive Lineman |
| School | Virginia Tech Hokies |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech's NIL market rests on one of the ACC's most devoted fanbases, with Lane Stadium football the clear center of gravity. The Hokies compete in a league whose media revenue trails the Big Ten and SEC, which puts a premium on donor participation, and the program shares its home state donor pool with Virginia. Under the 2025 House settlement, Virginia Tech can pay athletes directly through revenue sharing, capped around 20.5 million dollars across sports in the first year and increasing annually, with third party NIL deals continuing alongside. Published valuations for individual Hokies are rare, so most figures for the roster are modeled estimates. Basketball and other sports draw support, but football drives the NIL economy in Blacksburg.
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 Gerard, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
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How much does Gerard Johnson III make in NIL?
Gerard Johnson III's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K, 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 Gerard's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Gerard 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 Gerard's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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