How much does Montae Pate make in NIL?
Cornerback · Northwestern Wildcats · Big Ten
Pate transfers in as a graduate cornerback from Weber State, where he played all 12 games in 2025 and earned All Big Sky first team defense. He set career highs with 53 total tackles, 40 solo stops and 10 pass breakups and added an interception. The Las Vegas native signed with Weber State out of Legacy High School in 2021 and gives Northwestern experienced depth on the boundary in 2026.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Montae Pate's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Montae Pate's estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K. Montae Pate is a cornerback for the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten. Montae's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Cornerback |
| School | Northwestern Wildcats |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern is one of only two private schools in the Big Ten and has the league's smallest fanbase, and its NIL market reflects that: the TrueNU collective supports athletes, but almost no Wildcat football players appear in national valuation databases, so published figures are nearly all estimates. What Northwestern does have is Big Ten revenue. The House settlement lets the athletic department pay athletes directly under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, which rises annually, giving even the league's smallest brand the same direct-pay mechanism as its rivals. The rebuilt Ryan Field project signals continued football investment, and Chicago's corporate market offers endorsement possibilities for athletes who build individual profiles.
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 Montae, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Montae NIL FAQ
How much does Montae Pate make in NIL?
Montae Pate's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K, 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 Montae's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Montae 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 Montae's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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