How much does Michael Matthews-Canty make in NIL?

Linebacker · Auburn Tigers · SEC

Matthews-Canty is a junior linebacker from Fredericksburg, Virginia, who played at St. Michael the Archangel. He spent his career at Hampton, appearing in five games as a true freshman with 24 tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, then producing 78 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 2025. He signed with Auburn as its first portal linebacker addition of the cycle with two years remaining.

ClassJunior
Jersey#51
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownFredericksburg, Va.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$52K to $81K

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 Michael Matthews-Canty's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Michael Matthews-Canty's estimated NIL value falls between $52K and $81K. Michael Matthews-Canty is a linebacker for the Auburn Tigers in the SEC. Michael's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionLinebacker
SchoolAuburn Tigers
ConferenceSEC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Auburn Tigers

Auburn operates in the SEC with major NIL commitments in both football and men's basketball, an unusual dual emphasis among Southern football schools. Its primary donor collective has been On To Victory, and the program's passionate statewide fanbase supports a deal market larger than the Auburn-Opelika area alone would suggest. With the House settlement in effect since 2025, the athletic department can pay athletes directly up to a cap that started near $20.5 million and rises each year, while outside endorsements continue separately. Football commands the biggest valuations on campus, but basketball's sustained national success has kept its roster well funded too. Individual Auburn deal terms are rarely made public, 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 Michael, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Michael NIL FAQ

How much does Michael Matthews-Canty make in NIL?

Michael Matthews-Canty's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $52K and $81K, 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 Michael's salary or net worth?

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

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