How much does Micah Banuelos make in NIL?

Offensive Lineman · Purdue Boilermakers · Big Ten

Banuelos is a junior offensive lineman from Auburn, Wash., who transferred to Purdue from USC after committing in January 2026. He appeared in 11 games across his time with the Trojans, including a season in which he saw action in seven games and made five starts, giving him genuine Big Ten starting experience on the interior. Listed at 6-2 and 310 pounds and wearing No. 59, he arrives with two seasons of eligibility and projects as a first-team guard.

ClassJunior
Jersey#59
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownAuburn, Wash.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$96K to $150K

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

Influence (social)16%
Exposure (program/market)27%
Performance35%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Micah Banuelos's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Micah Banuelos's estimated NIL value falls between $96K and $150K. Micah Banuelos is a offensive lineman for the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten. Micah has about 2.4K followers across social media, led by 2.4K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Micah's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionOffensive Lineman
SchoolPurdue Boilermakers
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Micah's social media following

Micah's public social presence is about ~2.4K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue's NIL market tilts toward basketball more than most Big Ten schools, a reflection of recent success that includes a run to the 2024 national championship game, and the Boilermaker Alliance collective raises money for athletes across sports. Football NIL spending is mid-tier for the conference, and relatively few Purdue football players show up in national valuation rankings, so estimates fill the gap. Like every Big Ten member, Purdue can now pay athletes directly under the House settlement, with the departmentwide cap starting near $20.5 million in 2025 and increasing each year, and conference media revenue makes meaningful funding realistic. West Lafayette is a small market, so alumni networks in Indianapolis and Chicago carry much of the endorsement weight.

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

Micah NIL FAQ

How much does Micah Banuelos make in NIL?

Micah Banuelos's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $96K and $150K, 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 Micah's salary or net worth?

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

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