How much does Zach Ortwerth make in NIL?
Tight End · Iowa Hawkeyes · Big Ten
Ortwerth is a fourth-year Iowa tight end listed at 6-4 and 247 pounds in No. 48. He played 12 games with four starts in 2025, catching nine passes for 76 yards, after appearing in all 13 games with four starts in 2024 and posting 11 receptions for 133 yards, including a career-long 52-yarder against Wisconsin. The St. Louis University High product is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
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What is Zach Ortwerth's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Zach Ortwerth's estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K. Zach Ortwerth is a tight end for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten. Zach has about 2.5K followers across social media, led by 2.5K 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 | Iowa Hawkeyes |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Zach's social media following
Zach's public social presence is about ~2.5K followers on Instagram. Follower figures are approximate, as of August 2026.
NIL at Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa presents a gap between fan support and NIL market data. The Hawkeyes sell out Kinnick Stadium and their donor group, the Swarm Collective, was among the earlier Big Ten NIL organizations, yet a 2026 review of the entire 109-player football roster found no published valuation for any player, so Iowa football figures are modeled estimates rather than reported deals. The state has no professional franchises, which concentrates sponsorship attention on the university, and women's basketball generated some of the highest-profile NIL activity in program history during the Caitlin Clark era. Iowa shares revenue directly with athletes under the House settlement, subject to the cap of roughly $20.5 million in year one, an amount that grows annually.
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 Ortwerth make in NIL?
Zach Ortwerth's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $45K and $70K, 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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