How much does Maika Matelau make in NIL?
Offensive Lineman · Illinois Fighting Illini · Big Ten
Matelau is a sophomore offensive lineman wearing No. 70 for Illinois and arrived as a junior college transfer from Mt. San Antonio College in California. He was rated the No. 16 junior college prospect in the 2026 class and the top JUCO interior offensive lineman in the country, and he chose Illinois over offers from Cal, NC State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Washington State. A product of Upland High School in his hometown of Upland, Calif., he is listed at 6-3 and 305 pounds.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Maika Matelau's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Maika Matelau's estimated NIL value falls between $104K and $163K. Maika Matelau is a offensive lineman for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten. Maika has about 962 followers across social media, led by 962 on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Maika's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Offensive Lineman |
| School | Illinois Fighting Illini |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Maika's social media following
Maika's public social presence is about ~962 followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois supports NIL across football and men's basketball, with donor activity coordinated through the Icon Collective. Football's stock rose sharply after a ten-win 2024 season, which improved the program's recruiting position and its NIL fundraising case, while basketball has consistently used the transfer portal and international recruiting to build rosters. Chicago's corporate market sits within reach but is shared with professional teams and Northwestern. As a Big Ten member, Illinois takes in one of the largest media-revenue payouts in college sports, which funds direct payments to athletes under the House settlement cap, about $20.5 million in the first year and increasing annually. Individual valuations for Illini players are rarely reported, so most published figures are estimates.
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 Maika, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Maika NIL FAQ
How much does Maika Matelau make in NIL?
Maika Matelau's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $104K and $163K, 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 Maika's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Maika 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 Maika's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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