How much does Jerod Smith II make in NIL?
Edge Rusher · Louisville Cardinals · ACC
Smith is a junior defensive lineman from Somerset, Kentucky, who transferred to Louisville from Kentucky along with his twin brother Jacob. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, he played his senior season at Corbin High School and was a highly rated recruit who flipped his commitment from Michigan to the Wildcats. Smith played all 12 games in 2025 and recorded 27 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble as a rotational lineman.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Jerod Smith II's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Jerod Smith II's estimated NIL value falls between $136K and $213K. Jerod Smith II is a edge rusher for the Louisville Cardinals in the ACC. Jerod has about 4.4K followers across social media, led by 4.4K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Jerod's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Edge Rusher |
| School | Louisville Cardinals |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Jerod's social media following
Jerod's public social presence is about ~4.4K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Louisville Cardinals
Louisville competes in the ACC and fields nationally relevant programs in both football and men's basketball, and basketball has historically anchored the school's NIL market. The 502Circle collective serves as the primary donor-funded vehicle for Cardinal athletes across sports. Since the House settlement took effect in 2025, Louisville, like other power conference schools, can pay athletes directly through revenue sharing, capped at roughly $20.5 million across the athletic department in year one and rising annually, with third party NIL deals continuing on top of that. Basketball's outsized importance in a city with no major professional franchise gives Louisville athletes a larger local endorsement market than the school's football profile alone would suggest.
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 Jerod, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Jerod NIL FAQ
How much does Jerod Smith II make in NIL?
Jerod Smith II's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $136K and $213K, 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 Jerod's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Jerod 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 Jerod's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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