How much does Mateaki Helu make in NIL?

Running Back · Utah Utes · Big 12

Helu is a sophomore running back from Tooele, Utah who played in all 13 games in 2025, primarily on special teams, and made four tackles including a pair at Baylor. A three-star recruit rated the No. 7 prospect in Utah by 247Sports, he was Region 7 MVP and an all-state honorable mention at Stansbury High, where he compiled 3,137 all-purpose yards and 36 touchdowns. He remains a special teams contributor and backfield depth this fall.

ClassSophomore
Jersey#20
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownTooele, Utah
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$51K to $80K

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 Mateaki Helu's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Mateaki Helu's estimated NIL value falls between $51K and $80K. Mateaki Helu is a running back for the Utah Utes in the Big 12. Mateaki's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionRunning Back
SchoolUtah Utes
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Utah Utes

Utah moved to the Big 12 in 2024 and runs one of the more distinctive NIL operations in the league. The Crimson Collective drew national attention in 2023 by leasing new trucks to every scholarship football player, an early example of a collective compensating an entire roster rather than a few stars. That roster wide philosophy still marks the program's posture. Under the 2025 House settlement, Utah can now share revenue directly with athletes, about 20.5 million dollars in year one with annual increases, which shifts much of the compensation burden from donors to the athletic department. Published individual valuations for Utes players remain uncommon, so most figures are estimates rather than reported deals.

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

Mateaki NIL FAQ

How much does Mateaki Helu make in NIL?

Mateaki Helu's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $51K and $80K, 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 Mateaki's salary or net worth?

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

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