How much does Matthew Klopfenstein make in NIL?

Tight End · Baylor Bears · Big 12

Klopfenstein is a senior tight end from Scottsdale, Arizona, who chose Baylor over Arizona, Arizona State and California. Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN, he caught 42 passes for 652 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Horizon High School and was named team MVP. He played 11 games as a freshman in 2023 and appeared in 12 games with a start against Houston in 2024. He remains a fixture in Baylor's tight end rotation entering 2026.

ClassSenior
Jersey#85
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownScottsdale, Ariz.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$100K to $156K

Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.

Influence (social)17%
Exposure (program/market)27%
Performance35%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Matthew Klopfenstein's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Matthew Klopfenstein's estimated NIL value falls between $100K and $156K. Matthew Klopfenstein is a tight end for the Baylor Bears in the Big 12. Matthew has about 2.6K followers across social media, led by 2.6K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Matthew's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionTight End
SchoolBaylor Bears
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Matthew's social media following

Matthew's public social presence is about ~2.6K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Baylor Bears

Baylor is a private Baptist university competing in the Big 12, and private status means less of its athletic finance is subject to public records, so NIL specifics at the program are rarely disclosed. The Bears have fielded consistently competitive football teams since their 2021 conference title, and donor collectives have supported the roster alongside traditional endorsements. The House settlement applies to private schools the same as public ones, so Baylor can now share revenue directly with athletes under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap that grows annually. Waco is a small media market, which limits local endorsement volume, and most published valuations for Baylor football players are estimates built from performance tier, position and program strength rather than reported 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 Matthew, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Matthew NIL FAQ

How much does Matthew Klopfenstein make in NIL?

Matthew Klopfenstein's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $100K and $156K, 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 Matthew's salary or net worth?

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

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