How much does Xavier Gayten make in NIL?

Running Back · Mississippi State Bulldogs · SEC

Gayten is a junior running back from Brookhaven, Mississippi, and a two-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs. Through two seasons he has carried 32 times for 264 yards and three touchdowns, including 115 yards on eight attempts in 2025. His first career score was a 72-yard run against UMass in 2024. A sprinter at Brookhaven High School with a 10.95 clocking in the 100 meters, he figures into a deep 2026 backfield.

ClassJunior
Jersey#5
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownBrookhaven, Miss.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$50K to $79K

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

Influence (social)17%
Exposure (program/market)27%
Performance35%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Xavier Gayten's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Xavier Gayten's estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $79K. Xavier Gayten is a running back for the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the SEC. Xavier has about 2.7K followers across social media, led by 2.7K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Xavier's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionRunning Back
SchoolMississippi State Bulldogs
ConferenceSEC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

Xavier's social media following

Xavier's public social presence is about ~2.7K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.

NIL at Mississippi State Bulldogs

Mississippi State's NIL effort runs through the Bulldog Initiative collective and an SEC revenue base that supports full participation in House settlement payments, which since 2025 allow direct revenue sharing with athletes up to about $20.5 million in year one, a cap that grows annually. Starkville is one of the smaller markets in the conference, so third party deal flow is lighter than at the league's flagship brands, and few Bulldog players appear in national valuation rankings. Baseball carries unusual weight here; Mississippi State won the 2021 College World Series and draws some of the largest baseball crowds in the country, though baseball NIL money remains a small fraction of football spending everywhere.

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

Xavier NIL FAQ

How much does Xavier Gayten make in NIL?

Xavier Gayten's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $50K and $79K, 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 Xavier's salary or net worth?

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

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