How much does Kahanu Kia make in NIL?
Linebacker · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · ACC
Kia is a senior linebacker from Kahaluu, Hawaii, who played at Punahou School. Listed at 6-2 and 228 pounds, he wears No. 43. The 2026 Notre Dame roster also includes sophomore linebacker Koo Kia, from the same hometown and high school. Kia is competing for rotation and special teams snaps in his fourth season with the program.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Kahanu Kia's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Kahanu Kia's estimated NIL value falls between $58K and $90K. Kahanu Kia is a linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the ACC. Kahanu's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Linebacker |
| School | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame competes in the ACC in most sports while football remains independent, and its national brand gives athletes NIL reach few schools can match. Donor-backed NIL runs through the Rally collective, operating alongside a university that has historically taken a measured approach to commercializing athletics. Notre Dame opted into the House settlement, so since 2025 it can pay athletes directly under the revenue sharing cap of about $20.5 million in year one, growing annually, with football taking the largest share. The school's national television contract with NBC and a global alumni network mean Irish players can land endorsements without a large home market; South Bend itself is small, but the audience is not.
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 Kahanu, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Kahanu NIL FAQ
How much does Kahanu Kia make in NIL?
Kahanu Kia's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $58K and $90K, 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 Kahanu's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Kahanu 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 Kahanu's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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