How much does Nicolas Clayton make in NIL?
Edge Rusher · Wisconsin Badgers · Big Ten
Clayton is a sophomore outside linebacker from Gainesville, Florida, who came to Wisconsin from Bucholz High School. He played in all 12 games as a freshman in 2025, mostly on special teams, logging 15 defensive snaps and two tackles, the first of them against Ohio State. A four-star recruit by Rivals, he recorded 17 tackles for loss as a high school senior. He wears No. 12.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Nicolas Clayton's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Nicolas Clayton's estimated NIL value falls between $69K and $108K. Nicolas Clayton is a edge rusher for the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten. Nicolas has about 3.3K followers across social media, led by 3.3K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Nicolas's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Edge Rusher |
| School | Wisconsin Badgers |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Nicolas's social media following
Nicolas's public social presence is about ~3.3K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin is a wealthy athletic department with a quiet NIL market. The Badgers generate top tier Big Ten revenue and fill Camp Randall Stadium, but public information about athlete compensation is unusually thin: a 2026 roster review found a published valuation for just one of the twenty most prominent football players, so nearly all Wisconsin figures are modeled estimates. The program's NIL posture has historically favored retention and roster wide support over headline deals. Under the 2025 House settlement, Wisconsin can pay athletes directly through revenue sharing, capped near 20.5 million dollars across sports in year one and growing annually, with the football program expected to receive the largest share, as at most power conference schools.
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 Nicolas, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Nicolas NIL FAQ
How much does Nicolas Clayton make in NIL?
Nicolas Clayton's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $69K and $108K, 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 Nicolas's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Nicolas 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 Nicolas's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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