How much does Michael Thomas III make in NIL?
Wide Receiver · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Big Ten
Thomas is a sophomore wide receiver from Barnegat, New Jersey, who played two games as a freshman in 2025 and caught a 25-yard touchdown in his debut against Norfolk State. He signed out of Donovan Catholic, where he totaled 1,310 receiving yards and 1,028 rushing yards with 26 touchdowns, and ESPN rated him a four-star signee and the No. 2 overall prospect in New Jersey.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Michael Thomas III's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Michael Thomas III's estimated NIL value falls between $51K and $80K. Michael Thomas III is a wide receiver for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten. Michael's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
| School | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers plays in the Big Ten, which gives the Scarlet Knights a full share of the richest media rights package in college sports even as the football program works to climb the league standings. Since the 2025 House settlement, the school can pay athletes directly through revenue sharing, capped at roughly 20.5 million dollars across all sports in year one and rising annually, with third party NIL deals on top. The public NIL market around Rutgers is thin by Big Ten standards: a 2026 roster review found published valuations for only two of the twenty most prominent football players, so most figures for Rutgers athletes are modeled estimates rather than reported deals. Proximity to New York remains more promise than proven NIL advantage.
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 Thomas III make in NIL?
Michael Thomas III'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 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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