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Independent Football NIL Rankings

Independent programs control their own schedules and brands — led by Notre Dame, one of the most valuable NIL markets in the sport.

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Estimated

Top Independent Players by Estimated NIL Value

#PlayerSchoolEst. NIL
1Rodney DunhamRodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame$312K
2Khary AdamsKhary AdamsCB · Class of 2026Notre Dame$263K
Recruiting

Top Independent Recruits

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Grayson McKeoghGrayson McKeoghOT · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#7
2Rodney DunhamRodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#8
3Khary AdamsKhary AdamsCB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#23
4Joey O'BrienJoey O'BrienS · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★★#25
5Ayden PounceyAyden PounceyCB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#34
6Ebenezer EwetadeEbenezer EwetadeEDGE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#38
7Jonaz WaltonJonaz WaltonRB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#121
8Kaydon FinleyKaydon FinleyWR · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#122
9Javian OsborneJavian OsborneRB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#135
10Chaz SmithChaz SmithCB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#184
11Preston FryzelPreston FryzelTE · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#195
12Charlie ThomCharlie ThomOT · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#228
13Elijah GoldenElijah GoldenDL · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#229
14Tyler MerrillTyler MerrillIOL · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#231
15Devin FitzgeraldDevin FitzgeraldWR · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#243
16Bubba FrazierBubba FrazierWR · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★★#293
17Thomas Davis Jr.Thomas Davis Jr.LB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#298
18Brayden RobinsonBrayden RobinsonWR · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#407
19Noah GrubbsNoah GrubbsQB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#440
20Tiki HolaTiki HolaDL · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#442
21Kobe ClapperKobe ClapperLB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#532
22Sullivan GarvinSullivan GarvinIOL · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#687
23Nick ReddishNick ReddishCB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#737
24Dylan FaisonDylan FaisonWR · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#933
Filterable

Full Independent Football List

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Tyler MerrillTyler MerrillIOL · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#231
2Sullivan GarvinSullivan GarvinIOL · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#687

NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.