How much does Rod Gainey Jr. make in NIL?
Running Back · LSU Tigers · SEC
Gainey is a redshirt sophomore running back from Tampa, Fla. who transferred to LSU after two seasons at Charlotte. He led the 49ers in rushing in 2025 with 260 yards and a touchdown on 74 carries, finishing there with 289 rushing yards and 17 receptions across 15 games and three starts. A three star recruit, he ran for 1,087 yards and 14 touchdowns as a Tampa Bay Tech senior. He competes for backfield rotation snaps.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Rod Gainey Jr.'s NIL value?
As of August 2026, Rod Gainey Jr.'s estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K. Rod Gainey Jr. is a running back for the LSU Tigers in the SEC. Rod's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Running Back |
| School | LSU Tigers |
| Conference | SEC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at LSU Tigers
LSU operates one of the larger NIL markets in the SEC, supported by the Bayou Traditions collective and a Baton Rouge fanbase that funds championship-level rosters in football, baseball, and women's sports. LSU is also unusual in that some of its biggest NIL earners have been women athletes in gymnastics and basketball. Under the 2025 House settlement, the school can additionally share revenue with athletes directly, up to about $20.5 million in the first year with the cap rising annually. Public valuation estimates for LSU players can diverge sharply; linebacker Whit Weeks was valued anywhere from roughly $451,000 to $1.8 million by different services, a reminder that published NIL figures are estimates rather than contracts.
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 Rod, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Rod NIL FAQ
How much does Rod Gainey Jr. make in NIL?
Rod Gainey Jr.'s 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $78K, 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 Rod's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Rod 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 Rod's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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