How much does Sam Lindsey make in NIL?

Long Snapper · Indiana Hoosiers · Big Ten

Lindsey is a redshirt junior long snapper from Lilburn, Georgia, who joined Indiana as a walk-on and did not see game action in 2025. He appeared in 11 games at Georgia State in 2024 and owns three career tackles. Rated a five star snapper by Rubio Long Snapping, he was named Gwinnett County Specialist of the Year as a junior and senior at Parkview High School.

ClassRedshirt junior
Jersey#45
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownLilburn, Ga.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$18K to $29K

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

Influence (social)12%
Exposure (program/market)28%
Performance38%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Sam Lindsey's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Sam Lindsey's estimated NIL value falls between $18K and $29K. Sam Lindsey is a long snapper for the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten. Sam's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionLong Snapper
SchoolIndiana Hoosiers
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

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

Sam NIL FAQ

How much does Sam Lindsey make in NIL?

Sam Lindsey's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $18K and $29K, 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 Sam's salary or net worth?

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

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