How much does Zayne DeSouza make in NIL?

Tight End · Colorado Buffaloes · Big 12

DeSouza is a second-year tight end from Loveland, Colorado and was the first in-state prospect to commit to the Buffaloes' 2025 recruiting class. He caught 51 passes for 446 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Loveland High School while helping the team reach the playoffs. Listed at 6-6 and 260 pounds, he is competing for rotation snaps in a tight end room that added veterans for 2026.

Class2nd
Jersey#83
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownLoveland, Colo.
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$42K to $65K

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

Influence (social)12%
Exposure (program/market)28%
Performance38%
Brand & sport22%

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What is Zayne DeSouza's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Zayne DeSouza's estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $65K. Zayne DeSouza is a tight end for the Colorado Buffaloes in the Big 12. Zayne's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionTight End
SchoolColorado Buffaloes
ConferenceBig 12
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

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

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How much does Zayne DeSouza make in NIL?

Zayne DeSouza's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $42K and $65K, 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 Zayne's salary or net worth?

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

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