How much does Reece Vander Zee make in NIL?

Wide Receiver · Iowa Hawkeyes · Big Ten

Vander Zee is Iowa's top returning wide receiver, catching 15 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns in eight games in 2025 after missing the first four with injury. He was the Hawkeyes' Comeback Player of the Year.

Class3rd
Jersey#2
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownRock Rapids, Iowa
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$144K to $225K

Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.

Influence (social)21%
Exposure (program/market)26%
Performance32%
Brand & sport21%

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What is Reece Vander Zee's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Reece Vander Zee's estimated NIL value falls between $144K and $225K. Reece Vander Zee is a wide receiver for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten. Reece has about 6.3K followers across social media, led by 6.3K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Reece's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionWide Receiver
SchoolIowa Hawkeyes
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Reece's social media following

Reece's public social presence is about ~6.3K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa presents a gap between fan support and NIL market data. The Hawkeyes sell out Kinnick Stadium and their donor group, the Swarm Collective, was among the earlier Big Ten NIL organizations, yet a 2026 review of the entire 109-player football roster found no published valuation for any player, so Iowa football figures are modeled estimates rather than reported deals. The state has no professional franchises, which concentrates sponsorship attention on the university, and women's basketball generated some of the highest-profile NIL activity in program history during the Caitlin Clark era. Iowa shares revenue directly with athletes under the House settlement, subject to the cap of roughly $20.5 million in year one, an amount that grows annually.

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

Reece NIL FAQ

How much does Reece Vander Zee make in NIL?

Reece Vander Zee's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $144K and $225K, 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 Reece's salary or net worth?

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

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