How much does Mikey Pauley make in NIL?
Tight End · Kansas Jayhawks · Big 12
Pauley is a redshirt senior tight end who returned to his home state after beginning his career at Nebraska. He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, and played at Blue Valley Northwest. Listed at 6-5 and 245 pounds in No. 14, he is one of several veteran tight ends competing for blocking and situational roles in the Jayhawks' 2026 offense.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Mikey Pauley's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Mikey Pauley's estimated NIL value falls between $38K and $59K. Mikey Pauley is a tight end for the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12. Mikey has about 2.9K followers across social media, led by 2.9K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Mikey's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Tight End |
| School | Kansas Jayhawks |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Mikey's social media following
Mikey's public social presence is about ~2.9K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas runs a basketball-first NIL economy. The Jayhawks are one of the sport's blue bloods, and donor resources organized through vehicles like the Mass St. Collective have historically prioritized keeping basketball rosters elite. Football's NIL footprint is smaller; a 2026 roster review found a published valuation for only one Kansas football player, so nearly all Jayhawk football figures are modeled estimates. The program has nonetheless invested heavily in football infrastructure, including a major rebuild of its stadium, signaling intent to grow that side of the operation. Under the House settlement Kansas shares revenue directly with athletes, capped around $20.5 million across the department in year one and growing annually, a pool balanced between marquee basketball and developing football.
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 Mikey, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Mikey NIL FAQ
How much does Mikey Pauley make in NIL?
Mikey Pauley's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $38K and $59K, 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 Mikey's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Mikey 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 Mikey's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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