How much does Jaylin Hicks make in NIL?
Defensive Lineman · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Big Ten
Hicks is a junior defensive lineman from Harlem, New York who played in seven games in 2025 after redshirting the previous season, recording three tackles. He came to Minnesota from Iona Preparatory as a consensus three-star prospect, rated the No. 7 recruit in New York by both 247Sports and On3 and the No. 58 defensive lineman nationally by On3. He factors into the interior line rotation this fall.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Jaylin Hicks's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Jaylin Hicks's estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K. Jaylin Hicks is a defensive lineman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten. Jaylin's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Defensive Lineman |
| School | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota's NIL scene is organized around Dinkytown Athletes, one of the earlier established Big Ten collectives, but the overall market is mid-sized for the conference. Quarterback Drake Lindsey carries a valuation reported at roughly $1 million, and beyond a small number of such anchors, few Gopher players appear in public NIL databases, leaving most roster figures to estimates. House settlement revenue sharing is a leveling tool here: as a Big Ten member, Minnesota can fund direct athlete payments toward the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, which increases annually, independent of donor fundraising. The Twin Cities offer real endorsement opportunities, though athletes compete for attention with four major professional franchises.
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 Jaylin, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Jaylin NIL FAQ
How much does Jaylin Hicks make in NIL?
Jaylin Hicks'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 Jaylin's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Jaylin 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 Jaylin's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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