How much does Preston Zachman make in NIL?
Safety · Indiana Hoosiers · Big Ten
Zachman is a redshirt senior safety from Elysburg, Pennsylvania, who joined Indiana from Wisconsin in January 2026 as the Hoosiers' first transfer portal commitment of the cycle. A three-star recruit from Southern Columbia Area, where he played on three Pennsylvania state title teams, he appeared in 35 games with 20 starts for the Badgers and recorded 130 tackles and seven interceptions. He started all 12 games in 2024 and brings experience and versatility to an Indiana secondary in need of a veteran.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Preston Zachman's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Preston Zachman's estimated NIL value falls between $124K and $194K. Preston Zachman is a safety for the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten. Preston has about 5K followers across social media, led by 5K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Preston's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Safety |
| School | Indiana Hoosiers |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Preston's social media following
Preston's public social presence is about ~5K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
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 Preston, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Preston NIL FAQ
How much does Preston Zachman make in NIL?
Preston Zachman's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $124K and $194K, 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 Preston's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Preston 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 Preston's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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