How much does Jershaun Newton make in NIL?

Quarterback · Illinois Fighting Illini · Big Ten

Newton is a sophomore from St. Petersburg, Florida, who moved from quarterback to wide receiver in June 2026 after redshirting the 2025 season. He played at Clearwater Central Catholic, where he was a two-time team MVP. His brother Jer'Zhan Newton was an All-American defensive tackle and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year at Illinois, and another brother, Jerjuan, was a three-time All-MAC receiver at Toledo.

ClassRedshirt freshman
Jersey#6
2026 roleRoster depth
HometownSt. Petersburg, Fla.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$46K to $73K

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 Jershaun Newton's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Jershaun Newton's estimated NIL value falls between $46K and $73K. Jershaun Newton is a quarterback for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten. Jershaun's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionQuarterback
SchoolIllinois Fighting Illini
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois supports NIL across football and men's basketball, with donor activity coordinated through the Icon Collective. Football's stock rose sharply after a ten-win 2024 season, which improved the program's recruiting position and its NIL fundraising case, while basketball has consistently used the transfer portal and international recruiting to build rosters. Chicago's corporate market sits within reach but is shared with professional teams and Northwestern. As a Big Ten member, Illinois takes in one of the largest media-revenue payouts in college sports, which funds direct payments to athletes under the House settlement cap, about $20.5 million in the first year and increasing annually. Individual valuations for Illini players are rarely reported, so most published figures are estimates.

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

Jershaun NIL FAQ

How much does Jershaun Newton make in NIL?

Jershaun Newton's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $46K and $73K, 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 Jershaun's salary or net worth?

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

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