How much does Zach Atkins make in NIL?
Tight End · Colorado Buffaloes · Big 12
Zach Atkins returns as a starting option at tight end for Colorado in 2026. A fifth-year player from Olathe, Kansas, he appeared in all 12 games with seven starts in 2025, catching 20 passes for 149 yards and scoring on a fumble recovery against Houston. He came to Boulder from Division II Northwest Missouri State, where he caught 30 passes with four touchdowns over three seasons, and 247Sports ranked him the No. 12 tight end in the transfer portal when he entered in December 2024.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Zach Atkins's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Zach Atkins's estimated NIL value falls between $132K and $206K. Zach Atkins is a tight end for the Colorado Buffaloes in the Big 12. Zach has about 3.8K followers across social media, led by 3.8K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Zach's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Tight End |
| School | Colorado Buffaloes |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Zach's social media following
Zach's public social presence is about ~3.8K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado's NIL situation was transformed by the arrival of head coach Deion Sanders in 2023, which turned the Buffaloes into one of the most-watched programs in the country and gave the roster media exposure far beyond its recent on-field record. That attention created endorsement opportunities a program in Boulder's small market would not normally see. The heaviest star power left after the 2024 season, but the program retains an outsized national profile. Colorado competes in the Big 12 and, like its peers, can now share revenue directly with athletes under the House settlement, capped near $20.5 million in the first year and growing annually, while third-party deals driven by the program's visibility continue alongside those payments.
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 Zach, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Zach NIL FAQ
How much does Zach Atkins make in NIL?
Zach Atkins's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $132K and $206K, 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 Zach's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Zach 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 Zach's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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