How much does Omar Thornton make in NIL?

Safety · Miami Hurricanes · ACC

Thornton is Miami's projected starting nickel after transferring from Boston College, where he posted 82 tackles in 2025. He is a South Florida native from Carver Ranches.

ClassJunior
Jersey#0
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownCarver Ranches, Fla.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$120K to $188K

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 Omar Thornton's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Omar Thornton's estimated NIL value falls between $120K and $188K. Omar Thornton is a safety for the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC. Omar's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionSafety
SchoolMiami Hurricanes
ConferenceACC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Miami Hurricanes

Miami has been one of the most aggressive NIL operators in the ACC, with the Canes Connection collective and deep South Florida donor and business networks behind it. Quarterback Darian Mensah arrived with a reported package of about $6.5 million and the No. 1 spot on On3's NIL 100, among the largest publicly reported deals in college football. Alongside that third party spending, the House settlement lets Miami pay athletes directly from athletic revenue since 2025, capped near $20.5 million departmentwide in the first year and increasing annually. Football drives most of the budget, but basketball and baseball athletes also participate in a market with plentiful local endorsement opportunities.

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 Omar, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.

Omar NIL FAQ

How much does Omar Thornton make in NIL?

Omar Thornton's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $120K and $188K, 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 Omar's salary or net worth?

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

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