How much does James Larson make in NIL?

Tight End · LSU Tigers · SEC

Larson is a redshirt sophomore tight end from St. Charles, Illinois, where he played at St. Charles East High School. He transferred to LSU from SMU, moving from the Dallas program to Baton Rouge to continue his college career. He is listed at 6-4 on the Tigers roster and wears No. 46.

ClassRedshirt sophomore
Jersey#46
2026 roleRoster depth
HometownSt. Charles, Ill.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$18K to $29K

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 Larson's NIL value?

As of August 2026, James Larson's estimated NIL value falls between $18K and $29K. James Larson is a tight end for the LSU Tigers in the SEC. James's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionTight End
SchoolLSU Tigers
ConferenceSEC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at LSU Tigers

LSU operates one of the larger NIL markets in the SEC, supported by the Bayou Traditions collective and a Baton Rouge fanbase that funds championship-level rosters in football, baseball, and women's sports. LSU is also unusual in that some of its biggest NIL earners have been women athletes in gymnastics and basketball. Under the 2025 House settlement, the school can additionally share revenue with athletes directly, up to about $20.5 million in the first year with the cap rising annually. Public valuation estimates for LSU players can diverge sharply; linebacker Whit Weeks was valued anywhere from roughly $451,000 to $1.8 million by different services, a reminder that published NIL figures are estimates rather than contracts.

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 Larson make in NIL?

James Larson's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $18K and $29K, 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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