How much does Vander Ploog make in NIL?
Tight End · NC State Wolfpack · ACC
Ploog is a sophomore tight end from Fullerton, Cal., who transferred to NC State from Oregon in January 2026. A four-star prospect and the No. 13 tight end in the 2025 class, he committed to Washington before flipping to the Ducks and redshirting as a freshman. At Troy High School he totaled more than 2,200 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns. Listed at 6-6 and 253 pounds, he helps replace departed tight end Justin Joly.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Vander Ploog's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Vander Ploog's estimated NIL value falls between $44K and $69K. Vander Ploog is a tight end for the NC State Wolfpack in the ACC. Vander's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Tight End |
| School | NC State Wolfpack |
| Conference | ACC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at NC State Wolfpack
NC State consolidated its NIL fundraising when its collectives, Pack of Wolves and Savage Wolves, merged into One Pack NIL, which supports Wolfpack athletes across sports while keeping a football-specific club within it. Public NIL valuation coverage of the football roster is thin, with almost no players appearing in national ranking services, so most published figures are estimates. The House settlement gives the school a direct channel: since 2025, ACC members can share revenue with athletes under the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, growing annually, alongside third party deals. The Raleigh market, anchored by a large university community and the Research Triangle economy, provides steady if unspectacular endorsement opportunities.
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 Vander, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Vander NIL FAQ
How much does Vander Ploog make in NIL?
Vander Ploog's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $44K and $69K, 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 Vander's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Vander 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 Vander's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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