How much does Zion Steptoe make in NIL?
Wide Receiver · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Big Ten
Steptoe is a fifth-year wide receiver from Little Elm, Texas who joined Minnesota in January 2026 after two seasons at Tulsa and two at Purdue. He played 22 games with 15 starts for Tulsa, catching 36 passes for 475 yards. At Purdue he moved to defensive back and made 11 tackles across 12 games in 2023. Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN, he adds veteran depth to the receiver rotation.
Estimated range as of August 2026. Modeled estimate, not a confirmed deal.
Modeled estimate · 12-month earning potential
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What is Zion Steptoe's NIL value?
As of August 2026, Zion Steptoe's estimated NIL value falls between $49K and $76K. Zion Steptoe is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten. Zion's figure is a modeled estimate based on audience, on-field role, market and sport.
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
| School | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Level | NCAA Division I (Power conference) |
NIL at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota's NIL scene is organized around Dinkytown Athletes, one of the earlier established Big Ten collectives, but the overall market is mid-sized for the conference. Quarterback Drake Lindsey carries a valuation reported at roughly $1 million, and beyond a small number of such anchors, few Gopher players appear in public NIL databases, leaving most roster figures to estimates. House settlement revenue sharing is a leveling tool here: as a Big Ten member, Minnesota can fund direct athlete payments toward the roughly $20.5 million first-year cap, which increases annually, independent of donor fundraising. The Twin Cities offer real endorsement opportunities, though athletes compete for attention with four major professional franchises.
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 Steptoe make in NIL?
Zion Steptoe's 2026 estimated NIL value falls between $49K and $76K, 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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