How much does James Chenault make in NIL?

Cornerback · Utah Utes · Big 12

Chenault is a junior cornerback from Orlando, Florida who transferred to Utah after two seasons at South Florida. He appeared in nine games for the Bulls in 2025 with 32 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended, including a season-best nine stops against Florida Atlantic and picks at Miami and Florida. He played in all 13 games as a freshman. He was a three-star recruit out of Jones High and competes for rotation snaps this fall.

ClassJunior
Jersey#5
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownOrlando, Fla.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$53K to $83K

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 James Chenault's NIL value?

As of August 2026, James Chenault's estimated NIL value falls between $53K and $83K. James Chenault is a cornerback for the Utah Utes in the Big 12. James's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionCornerback
SchoolUtah Utes
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Utah Utes

Utah moved to the Big 12 in 2024 and runs one of the more distinctive NIL operations in the league. The Crimson Collective drew national attention in 2023 by leasing new trucks to every scholarship football player, an early example of a collective compensating an entire roster rather than a few stars. That roster wide philosophy still marks the program's posture. Under the 2025 House settlement, Utah can now share revenue directly with athletes, about 20.5 million dollars in year one with annual increases, which shifts much of the compensation burden from donors to the athletic department. Published individual valuations for Utes players remain uncommon, so most figures are estimates rather than reported deals.

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

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How much does James Chenault make in NIL?

James Chenault's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $53K and $83K, 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 James's salary or net worth?

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

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