How much does Semi Taulanga make in NIL?

Tight End · Utah Utes · Big 12

Taulanga is a sophomore from Santa Ana, California listed as a tight end who made his first start on the road at BYU, catching two passes including a 10-yard grab. He came to Utah from Mater Dei High, where he helped win the CIF-SS Division I title in 2024 and a CIF Open Division state title in 2023. He played on the defensive line as a prep, posting 38 stops and 7.0 sacks as a junior.

ClassSophomore
Jersey#99
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownSanta Ana, Calif.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$45K to $70K

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 Semi Taulanga's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Semi Taulanga's estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K. Semi Taulanga is a tight end for the Utah Utes in the Big 12. Semi's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionTight End
SchoolUtah Utes
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Utah Utes

Utah moved to the Big 12 in 2024 and runs one of the more distinctive NIL operations in the league. The Crimson Collective drew national attention in 2023 by leasing new trucks to every scholarship football player, an early example of a collective compensating an entire roster rather than a few stars. That roster wide philosophy still marks the program's posture. Under the 2025 House settlement, Utah can now share revenue directly with athletes, about 20.5 million dollars in year one with annual increases, which shifts much of the compensation burden from donors to the athletic department. Published individual valuations for Utes players remain uncommon, so most figures are estimates rather than reported deals.

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

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How much does Semi Taulanga make in NIL?

Semi Taulanga's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K, 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 Semi's salary or net worth?

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

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