How much does PJ Nelson make in NIL?
Linebacker · Indiana Hoosiers · Big Ten
Nelson played two games as a true freshman in 2025 and made his first collegiate tackle on kickoff coverage. The redshirt freshman linebacker from Cincinnati was a consensus three star recruit out of Princeton High School and was named Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. He totaled 137 tackles with 24 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior. He is competing for rotation and special teams snaps.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is PJ Nelson's NIL value?
As of August 2026, PJ Nelson's estimated NIL value falls between $46K and $73K. PJ Nelson is a linebacker for the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten. PJ's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Linebacker |
| School | Indiana Hoosiers |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana's NIL profile jumped with its football breakthrough under coach Curt Cignetti, whose 2024 team reached the College Football Playoff. The program has since spent at a level unusual for a school long defined by basketball. A 2026 roster review recorded a reported payment of about $2.5 million for quarterback Josh Hoover, the transfer who arrived from TCU, and a valuation around $1.5 million for star left tackle Carter Smith, figures that place Indiana's top football earners alongside those at traditional powers. Big Ten media revenue underwrites the direct payments now allowed under the House settlement, capped near $20.5 million department-wide in year one and rising annually, with third-party collective deals continuing on top of school money.
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 PJ, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
PJ NIL FAQ
How much does PJ Nelson make in NIL?
PJ Nelson's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $46K and $73K, 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 PJ's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what PJ 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 PJ's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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