How much does Tarvos "TJ" Alford make in NIL?

Linebacker · Ohio State Buckeyes · Big Ten

Alford, a sophomore linebacker from Port Saint Lucie, Florida, played 11 games as a true freshman in 2025, logging 139 snaps with six tackles and a tackle for loss. He arrived as a four-star prospect ranked among the nation's top 100 players and the No. 9 linebacker by 247Sports out of Vero Beach, where he was TC Palm Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. He also played in the Navy All-American Bowl.

ClassSophomore
Jersey#17
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownPort Saint Lucie, Fla.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$56K to $88K

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 Tarvos "TJ" Alford's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Tarvos "TJ" Alford's estimated NIL value falls between $56K and $88K. Tarvos "TJ" Alford is a linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten. Tarvos's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionLinebacker
SchoolOhio State Buckeyes
ConferenceBig Ten
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State runs one of the biggest NIL operations in the country. Athletic department leadership publicly acknowledged that the 2024 national championship roster cost roughly $20 million in NIL support, a figure that became a benchmark for football spending. Donor money has flowed through major collectives including THE Foundation and The 1870 Society, and since the 2025 House settlement the school can also pay athletes directly, up to about $20.5 million departmentwide in year one with the cap rising annually. With one of the largest athletic budgets and fanbases in college sports, Ohio State can fund both layers fully, and Buckeye football players are regulars near the top of national NIL valuation rankings.

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

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How much does Tarvos "TJ" Alford make in NIL?

Tarvos "TJ" Alford's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $56K and $88K, 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 Tarvos's salary or net worth?

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