How much does Ryan Ward make in NIL?
Tight End · West Virginia Mountaineers · Big 12
Ward is a junior tight end from Rutherford, New Jersey, who played his high school ball at Rutherford High and transferred to West Virginia from North Carolina. He appeared in 10 games in 2025, playing 321 snaps and catching six passes for 41 yards and a touchdown against Colorado, while earning Academic All-Big 12 first-team honors. He is expected to remain a rotation tight end and heavy special teams contributor.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Ryan Ward's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Ryan Ward's estimated NIL value falls between $41K and $64K. Ryan Ward is a tight end for the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12. Ryan's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Tight End |
| School | West Virginia Mountaineers |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia enjoys an NIL advantage many bigger schools lack: it is the only major program in its state, with no professional teams competing for fan attention or sponsor dollars. Country Roads Trust, the primary collective, channels that statewide loyalty into deals for Mountaineers athletes in football, basketball, and other sports. The program competes in the Big 12, whose media revenue keeps it on power conference footing. Since the 2025 House settlement, West Virginia can share revenue directly with athletes, up to about 20.5 million dollars in the first year and rising each season. Individual valuations for most Mountaineers are not publicly reported, so figures for the roster lean on modeled estimates rather than disclosed 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 Ryan, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Ryan NIL FAQ
How much does Ryan Ward make in NIL?
Ryan Ward's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $41K and $64K, 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 Ryan's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Ryan 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 Ryan's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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