How much does Paris Melvin Jr. make in NIL?
Defensive Back · Houston Cougars · Big 12
Melvin arrived at Houston as one of the program's highest rated signees, graded a four star prospect by 247Sports and On3 and ranked the No. 6 athlete nationally by 247Sports. The Cypress, Texas, native played at Cy Springs High School and is listed at both defensive back and running back, giving the Cougars flexibility as he competes for early snaps as a freshman.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Paris Melvin Jr.'s NIL value?
As of August 2026, Paris Melvin Jr.'s estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $65K. Paris Melvin Jr. is a defensive back for the Houston Cougars in the Big 12. Paris has about 6.8K followers across social media, led by 6.8K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Paris's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Defensive Back |
| School | Houston Cougars |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Paris's social media following
Paris's public social presence is about ~6.8K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Houston Cougars
Houston's NIL resources have leaned toward men's basketball, the program's flagship sport, which reached the 2025 national championship game and has sustained elite rosters. Football, elevated to the Big 12 in 2023, operates with a smaller NIL footprint while it works to establish itself in the deeper conference. The city of Houston is one of the country's largest corporate markets, which gives athletes real endorsement upside, but donor NIL activity around football has been modest compared with the conference's established powers. The House settlement lets Houston pay athletes directly, capped around $20.5 million department-wide in year one with annual growth, and how that pool is divided between a championship-level basketball program and a developing football roster is a defining question for the athletic department.
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 Paris, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Paris NIL FAQ
How much does Paris Melvin Jr. make in NIL?
Paris Melvin Jr.'s 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $65K, 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 Paris's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Paris 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 Paris's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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