How much does KJ Henson make in NIL?
Defensive Lineman · West Virginia Mountaineers · Big 12
Henson is a redshirt junior defensive lineman from Annapolis, Maryland who signed with West Virginia out of Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, flipping from a Minnesota commitment on signing day. He earned First Team All-Jayhawk Conference honors in 2025 with 38 tackles, eight tackles for loss and five sacks, and On3 ranked him the No. 15 overall junior college prospect and the No. 4 JUCO defensive lineman. He has two years of eligibility to bolster the Mountaineers' interior front.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is KJ Henson's NIL value?
As of August 2026, KJ Henson's estimated NIL value falls between $128K and $200K. KJ Henson is a defensive lineman for the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12. KJ has about 1.3K followers across social media, led by 1.3K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. KJ's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Defensive Lineman |
| School | West Virginia Mountaineers |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
KJ's social media following
KJ's public social presence is about ~1.3K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia enjoys an NIL advantage many bigger schools lack: it is the only major program in its state, with no professional teams competing for fan attention or sponsor dollars. Country Roads Trust, the primary collective, channels that statewide loyalty into deals for Mountaineers athletes in football, basketball, and other sports. The program competes in the Big 12, whose media revenue keeps it on power conference footing. Since the 2025 House settlement, West Virginia can share revenue directly with athletes, up to about 20.5 million dollars in the first year and rising each season. Individual valuations for most Mountaineers are not publicly reported, so figures for the roster lean on modeled estimates rather than disclosed contracts.
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 KJ, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
KJ NIL FAQ
How much does KJ Henson make in NIL?
KJ Henson's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $128K and $200K, 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 KJ's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what KJ 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 KJ's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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