NIL deals have taken both the high school and college sports world by storm, with college football players benefiting tremendously. Several amateur athletes stand out due to the amount they are reportedly valued at, now that they are allowed to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.
Take a look at the seven college football players with the highest NIL valuations below, per On3.
Seven highest NIL-valued college football players entering Week 11
#1 Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders tops the list with an NIL valuation of $6.2 million, the highest in all of college sports. The Colorado Buffaloes quarterback has thrown for 2,591 yards, 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has completed 73.3% of his pass attempts through eight games, adding three rushing touchdowns.
#2 Travis Hunter
Travis Hunter is the only non-quarterback to make the list, with an NIL valuation of $3.4 million. The Colorado Buffaloes two-way star has caught 60 passes for 757 yards and eight touchdowns.
He has also recorded 21 total tackles, 14 solo tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble and seven passes defended.
#3 Arch Manning
While Arch Manning remains the backup quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, he has the third-highest NIL valuation in the nation, at $3.1 million. He has thrown for 920 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions.
Manning has completed 69.0% of his pass attempts, adding 81 rushing yards and three touchdowns in five appearances, two of which were starts.
#4 Jalen Milroe
Jalen Milroe has an NIL valuation of $2.2 million. The Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback has been a true dual-threat option, throwing for 1,937 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions.
He has completed 67.5% of his passes while adding 380 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 102 carries.
#5 Cam Ward
Cam Ward's NIL valuation sits at $2.1 million. The Miami (FL) Hurricanes quarterback has thrown for 3,146 yards, 29 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has completed 67.1% of his passes, adding 187 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 45 carries.
#6 Dillon Gabriel
Dillon Gabriel ranks sixth with an NIL valuation of $2 million. The Oregon Ducks quarterback has 2,665 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has completed 74.8% of his pass attempts, adding 120 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 39 carries.
#7 Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart rounds out the list with an NIL valuation of $1.9 million. The Ole Miss Rebels quarterback has thrown for 3,210 yards, 21 touchdowns and three interceptions.
He has completed 71.7% of his passes and added 254 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 77 carries.
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