How much does Salem Abdul-Wahab make in NIL?
Long Snapper · UCLA Bruins · Big Ten
Abdul-Wahab enters 2026 on the Patrick Mannelly Award watch list, which honors the nation's top long snapper. The redshirt senior from Fontana, California, handled 100 percent of UCLA's long snaps in 2025, appearing in all 12 games on field goals, punts and extra points. A Summit High School product, he began his college career at Northern Colorado before transferring to UCLA in 2023 and has been the Bruins' primary snapper for the past two seasons.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Salem Abdul-Wahab's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Salem Abdul-Wahab's estimated NIL value falls between $43K and $68K. Salem Abdul-Wahab is a long snapper for the UCLA Bruins in the Big Ten. Salem's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Long Snapper |
| School | UCLA Bruins |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at UCLA Bruins
UCLA entered the Big Ten in 2024, trading regional Pac-12 revenue for the richest media deal in college sports, and its NIL market reflects both the Los Angeles setting and the program's rebuilding state. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the roster's headline name, carries a reported figure around 2 million dollars, unusual specificity in a market where most compensation is never disclosed. Beyond a handful of stars, published valuations for Bruins players are sparse, so most estimates are modeled. Under the 2025 House settlement UCLA can pay athletes directly, roughly 20.5 million dollars across sports in year one with the cap climbing annually. Basketball tradition and entertainment industry proximity give UCLA NIL reach beyond football.
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 Salem, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Salem NIL FAQ
How much does Salem Abdul-Wahab make in NIL?
Salem Abdul-Wahab's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $43K and $68K, 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 Salem's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Salem 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 Salem's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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