How much does Matt Byrnes make in NIL?
Tight End · UNLV Rebels · Mountain West
Matt Byrnes returns to UNLV's tight end room in 2026 after appearing in all 14 games in 2025, when he caught two passes for 24 yards. The 6-foot-6 senior from Chicago began his career at Iowa Western Community College and then played 25 games with four starts at Houston, catching 10 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown while earning academic all-conference honors in both the AAC and the Big 12. He is also a repeat Academic All-Mountain West honoree with the Rebels.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Matt Byrnes's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Matt Byrnes's estimated NIL value falls between $60K and $94K. Matt Byrnes is a tight end for the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West. Matt has about 1.2K followers across social media, led by 1.2K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Matt's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Tight End |
| School | UNLV Rebels |
| Conference | Mountain West |
| Level | NCAA Division I |
Matt's social media following
Matt's public social presence is about ~1.2K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at UNLV Rebels
UNLV is a Group of Five program in the Mountain West, and its NIL situation follows that tier's economics. Revenue sharing under the 2025 House settlement is open to every Division I school, but the 20.5 million dollar first year cap is a maximum, and Mountain West programs typically commit far less, concentrated in football and basketball. No published valuations surfaced for Rebels players in a 2026 roster review, so figures here are modeled at a discount reflecting Group of Five markets. UNLV still has assets most peers lack: the Las Vegas market, new football relevance after recent winning seasons, and steady exposure from playing in a major event city with growing sports infrastructure.
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 Matt, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Matt NIL FAQ
How much does Matt Byrnes make in NIL?
Matt Byrnes's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $60K and $94K, 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 Matt's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Matt 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 Matt's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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