How much does Tate Sandell make in NIL?

Kicker · Oklahoma Sooners · SEC

Sandell is Oklahoma's returning kicker and the 2025 Lou Groza Award winner, the first Sooner to claim the honor as the nation's top placekicker. The UTSA transfer was also a Sporting News first-team All-American and set school records for consecutive field goals made.

ClassRedshirt senior
Jersey#29
2026 roleProjected starter
HometownPort Neches, Texas
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$121K to $190K

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

Influence (social)25%
Exposure (program/market)25%
Performance29%
Brand & sport21%

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What is Tate Sandell's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Tate Sandell's estimated NIL value falls between $121K and $190K. Tate Sandell is a kicker for the Oklahoma Sooners in the SEC. Tate has about 15K followers across social media, led by 15K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Tate's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionKicker
SchoolOklahoma Sooners
ConferenceSEC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Tate's social media following

Tate's public social presence is about ~15K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma joined the SEC in 2024, which raised both its revenue ceiling and the competitive bar for athlete compensation. The Sooners field prominent programs beyond football; softball and gymnastics have won repeated national championships, and their stars carry substantial social followings, though NIL budgets in those sports remain a fraction of football's. Under the House settlement, Oklahoma can share revenue directly with athletes, capped around $20.5 million in year one and increasing annually, with football expected to receive the bulk at most SEC schools. Donor collectives supplement that with third party deals. Norman is a modest market, but statewide brand saturation and the SEC platform give marketable Sooners real endorsement reach.

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

Tate NIL FAQ

How much does Tate Sandell make in NIL?

Tate Sandell's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $121K and $190K, 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 Tate's salary or net worth?

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

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