How much does Will Hawthorne make in NIL?
Linebacker · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Big Ten
Hawthorne is a redshirt freshman linebacker from Ames, Iowa, who transferred to Nebraska in January 2026 after redshirting at Iowa State. He was the 2024 MaxPreps Iowa high school player of the year at Gilbert, where he ran for 2,263 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior while adding 44 tackles and 10 tackles for loss on defense. He was previously recruited by Husker linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Will Hawthorne's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Will Hawthorne's estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $66K. Will Hawthorne is a linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big Ten. Will's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Linebacker |
| School | Nebraska Cornhuskers |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska's NIL structure centers on the 1890 Initiative collective and a fanbase whose football sellout streak at Memorial Stadium stretches back to 1962, an unusual base of donor support for a program without a major metro market. Even so, public NIL data on the roster is sparse; only a couple of Husker players surface in national valuation services, so most figures are estimates. Since 2025 the athletic department can pay athletes directly under the House settlement, up to roughly $20.5 million in the first year with annual increases, and Nebraska's revenue makes full funding realistic. Volleyball's enormous following in Lincoln also gives some non-football athletes genuine NIL visibility.
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 Will, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Will NIL FAQ
How much does Will Hawthorne make in NIL?
Will Hawthorne's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $66K, 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 Will's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Will 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 Will's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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