How much does Kainoa Winston make in NIL?
Safety · Michigan Wolverines · Big Ten
Winston is a sophomore safety from Montgomery Village, Maryland, who played at Gonzaga College High School. He made his debut in 2025, appearing in one game and recording two tackles to earn his first varsity letter. A four-star recruit, he also holds Gonzaga school records in the 55-meter and 200-meter dashes and qualified for New Balance Nationals in track.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Kainoa Winston's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Kainoa Winston's estimated NIL value falls between $26K and $41K. Kainoa Winston is a safety for the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten. Kainoa's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Safety |
| School | Michigan Wolverines |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Michigan Wolverines
Michigan pairs one of the largest fanbases in college sports with the Champions Circle collective, and its NIL posture turned sharply aggressive when quarterback Bryce Underwood signed a package widely reported to be worth $10 million or more over four years, among the biggest known deals for a recruit. Since the House settlement, the athletic department can also pay athletes directly under the revenue sharing cap of about $20.5 million in year one, rising annually. Football and basketball absorb most of the spending, though Michigan supports athletes across many sports. The program's national alumni network and winged-helmet brand give Wolverine athletes endorsement reach well beyond the state of Michigan.
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 Kainoa, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Kainoa NIL FAQ
How much does Kainoa Winston make in NIL?
Kainoa Winston's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $26K and $41K, 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 Kainoa's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Kainoa 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 Kainoa's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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