How much does Leland Smith make in NIL?

Wide Receiver · UCLA Bruins · Big Ten

Smith is UCLA's projected starting X receiver after transferring from San Jose State. The 6-foot-4 target caught 43 passes for 688 yards and three touchdowns in 2025 and was an All-Mountain West honorable mention.

ClassSenior
Jersey#0
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownHouston, Texas
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$638K to $996K

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 Leland Smith's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Leland Smith's estimated NIL value falls between $638K and $996K. Leland Smith is a wide receiver for the UCLA Bruins in the Big Ten. Leland's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionWide Receiver
SchoolUCLA Bruins
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at UCLA Bruins

UCLA entered the Big Ten in 2024, trading regional Pac-12 revenue for the richest media deal in college sports, and its NIL market reflects both the Los Angeles setting and the program's rebuilding state. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the roster's headline name, carries a reported figure around 2 million dollars, unusual specificity in a market where most compensation is never disclosed. Beyond a handful of stars, published valuations for Bruins players are sparse, so most estimates are modeled. Under the 2025 House settlement UCLA can pay athletes directly, roughly 20.5 million dollars across sports in year one with the cap climbing annually. Basketball tradition and entertainment industry proximity give UCLA NIL reach beyond 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 Leland, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Leland NIL FAQ

How much does Leland Smith make in NIL?

Leland Smith's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $638K and $996K, 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 Leland's salary or net worth?

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

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