How much does Samari Matthews make in NIL?
Cornerback · Texas Longhorns · SEC
Matthews early enrolled at Texas in spring 2026 out of Hough High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a four-star recruit rated the No. 11 cornerback nationally by 247Sports and the No. 7 overall prospect in his state, and he was named North Carolina Mr. Football as a senior, the first defensive player to win the award. The freshman posted 27 tackles and two interceptions in his final prep season.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Samari Matthews's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Samari Matthews's estimated NIL value falls between $64K and $100K. Samari Matthews is a cornerback for the Texas Longhorns in the SEC. Samari has about 13K followers across social media, led by 13K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Samari's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Cornerback |
| School | Texas Longhorns |
| Conference | SEC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Samari's social media following
Samari's public social presence is about ~13K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Texas Longhorns
Texas operates at the very top of the NIL market. The Longhorns moved to the SEC in 2024 with the largest athletic budget in college sports, and the Texas One Fund collective organizes booster backed deals for athletes across sports. Quarterback Arch Manning is widely reported to carry the highest NIL valuation of any college athlete, and the program regularly places players near the top of published valuation rankings. Under the 2025 House settlement, Texas can also share revenue directly with athletes, about 20.5 million dollars in the first year and growing annually. Few programs combine brand, market size, and donor capacity the way Texas does, in football and well beyond it.
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 Samari, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Samari NIL FAQ
How much does Samari Matthews make in NIL?
Samari Matthews's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $64K and $100K, 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 Samari's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Samari 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 Samari's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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