How much does Zayion Cotton make in NIL?
Tight End · Mississippi State Bulldogs · SEC
Cotton is a true freshman tight end from Grenada, Mississippi, and one of the higher rated signees in Mississippi State's 2026 class. A composite four-star prospect listed at 6-5, he chose the Bulldogs over Ole Miss, Miami, Auburn and Florida State. As a junior he caught 48 passes for 700 yards and six touchdowns while Grenada went 14-1 and won the school's first 6A state championship. He should compete for early rotation snaps.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Zayion Cotton's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Zayion Cotton's estimated NIL value falls between $44K and $69K. Zayion Cotton is a tight end for the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the SEC. Zayion has about 10K followers across social media, led by 10K on Instagram, a core driver of football NIL value. Zayion's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Tight End |
| School | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
| Conference | SEC |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
Zayion's social media following
Zayion's public social presence is about ~10K 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 Zayion, so the value shown here is a modeled estimate. See how NIL valuations work.
Zayion NIL FAQ
How much does Zayion Cotton make in NIL?
Zayion Cotton'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 Zayion's salary or net worth?
No. The figure estimates what Zayion 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 Zayion's net worth. The deals an athlete actually signs can differ from any estimate.
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