How much does Jalen Woods make in NIL?

Linebacker · UCLA Bruins · Big Ten

Woods enters 2026 as one of UCLA's most experienced defenders, having played in 39 games with four starts across four seasons. The redshirt senior linebacker from Compton, California, ranked fifth on the team with 47 tackles in 2025 while appearing in all 12 games, including a career-high eight stops in a 42-37 win over Penn State. A three-star recruit out of St. John Bosco, he has totaled 86 career tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

ClassRedshirt senior
Jersey#9
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownCompton, Calif.
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%

Enter your email to see Jalen's exact estimated figure and the full breakdown. Free.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy.

What is Jalen Woods's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Jalen Woods's estimated NIL value falls between $124K and $194K. Jalen Woods is a linebacker for the UCLA Bruins in the Big Ten. Jalen's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionLinebacker
SchoolUCLA Bruins
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at UCLA Bruins

UCLA entered the Big Ten in 2024, trading regional Pac-12 revenue for the richest media deal in college sports, and its NIL market reflects both the Los Angeles setting and the program's rebuilding state. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the roster's headline name, carries a reported figure around 2 million dollars, unusual specificity in a market where most compensation is never disclosed. Beyond a handful of stars, published valuations for Bruins players are sparse, so most estimates are modeled. Under the 2025 House settlement UCLA can pay athletes directly, roughly 20.5 million dollars across sports in year one with the cap climbing annually. Basketball tradition and entertainment industry proximity give UCLA NIL reach beyond football.

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

Jalen NIL FAQ

How much does Jalen Woods make in NIL?

Jalen Woods'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 Jalen's salary or net worth?

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

Curious about another player? Look one up or estimate any athlete in seconds.

Open the NIL calculator