How much does Kevin Oatis make in NIL?

What is Kevin Oatis's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Kevin Oatis's estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $66K. Kevin Oatis is a defensive lineman for the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12. Kevin has about 4.7K followers across social media, led by 4.7K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Kevin's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

Kevin's social media following

Kevin's public social presence is about ~4.7K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas runs a basketball-first NIL economy. The Jayhawks are one of the sport's blue bloods, and donor resources organized through vehicles like the Mass St. Collective have historically prioritized keeping basketball rosters elite. Football's NIL footprint is smaller; a 2026 roster review found a published valuation for only one Kansas football player, so nearly all Jayhawk football figures are modeled estimates. The program has nonetheless invested heavily in football infrastructure, including a major rebuild of its stadium, signaling intent to grow that side of the operation. Under the House settlement Kansas shares revenue directly with athletes, capped around $20.5 million across the department in year one and growing annually, a pool balanced between marquee basketball and developing football.

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

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