How much does Zion Ferguson make in NIL?

Cornerback · Pittsburgh Panthers · ACC

Ferguson is a redshirt sophomore cornerback from Atlanta who transferred to Pitt from North Carolina in the spring of 2025 after redshirting with the Tar Heels. He was a four-star recruit and Under Armour All-American out of Gainesville High School in Georgia. Listed at 6-1 and 180 pounds in No. 22, he is competing for a larger role in the Panthers' cornerback rotation in 2026.

ClassRedshirt sophomore
Jersey#22
2026 roleRotation / two-deep candidate
HometownAtlanta, GA
Estimated 2026 NIL valuation
$46K to $73K

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 Zion Ferguson's NIL value?

As of August 2026, Zion Ferguson's estimated NIL value falls between $46K and $73K. Zion Ferguson is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Panthers in the ACC. Zion's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.

SportFootball
PositionCornerback
SchoolPittsburgh Panthers
ConferenceACC
LevelNCAA Division I (Power conference)

NIL at Pittsburgh Panthers

Pitt's NIL effort is anchored by Alliance 412, the collective serving Panther athletes, in a city where college programs share attention with the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. That professional competition keeps Pitt's NIL market modest for a power conference school, and few Panther football players appear in national valuation services, making most published figures estimates. ACC membership still provides the revenue base for House settlement participation: since 2025 Pitt can pay athletes directly under the first-year cap of about $20.5 million, which rises annually, a mechanism that matters most for programs without deep collective fundraising. Basketball history and the urban Oakland campus give some athletes endorsement paths outside football.

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

Zion NIL FAQ

How much does Zion Ferguson make in NIL?

Zion Ferguson's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $46K and $73K, 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 Zion's salary or net worth?

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

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