Football NIL estimates by position
How published estimates differ across positions in our tracked football data. Every comparison shows its population, sample size, and limitations.
16,755 tracked football profiles; 106 with a positive published estimate. Dated estimates span Jun 10, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026. 106 estimates are more than 30 days old.
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College source profiles
| Position | Tracked | With estimate | Median estimate | Stale / undated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 77 | 10 | $674K | 10 / 0 |
| OT | 90 | 8 | $511K | 8 / 0 |
| ATH | 4 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| CB | 130 | 2 | Insufficient sample | 2 / 0 |
| DL | 128 | 1 | Insufficient sample | 1 / 0 |
| EDGE | 93 | 4 | Insufficient sample | 4 / 0 |
| IOL | 113 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| K | 11 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| LB | 119 | 3 | Insufficient sample | 3 / 0 |
| LS | 6 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| P | 4 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| RB | 75 | 2 | Insufficient sample | 2 / 0 |
| S | 122 | 2 | Insufficient sample | 2 / 0 |
| TE | 75 | 3 | Insufficient sample | 3 / 0 |
| WR | 183 | 2 | Insufficient sample | 2 / 0 |
Recruiting source profiles
| Position | Tracked | With estimate | Median estimate | Stale / undated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1355 | 22 | $442K | 22 / 0 |
| OT | 970 | 14 | $406K | 14 / 0 |
| WR | 2698 | 8 | $389K | 8 / 0 |
| EDGE | 1045 | 7 | $346K | 7 / 0 |
| CB | 1205 | 6 | $311K | 6 / 0 |
| ATH | 854 | 1 | Insufficient sample | 1 / 0 |
| DL | 1056 | 3 | Insufficient sample | 3 / 0 |
| IOL | 1540 | 3 | Insufficient sample | 3 / 0 |
| K | 148 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| LB | 1460 | 1 | Insufficient sample | 1 / 0 |
| LS | 57 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| P | 26 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
| RB | 1415 | 1 | Insufficient sample | 1 / 0 |
| S | 952 | 1 | Insufficient sample | 1 / 0 |
| TE | 704 | 2 | Insufficient sample | 2 / 0 |
| Unknown | 39 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
Unclassified profiles
| Position | Tracked | With estimate | Median estimate | Stale / undated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1 | 0 | Insufficient sample | 0 / 0 |
How to interpret this comparison
Median of positive published estimates within each source population and position, shown only for groups with at least five priced profiles. Missing values are excluded, not treated as zero. Estimates can have different source dates; these are not salaries, payments, contracts, roster budgets, or market clearing prices.
Tracked football profiles only; incomplete and not a representative sample of college football. College and recruiting source profiles are separated. Recruiting class year does not establish current enrollment. Different coverage and dates can explain differences between groups. A larger median does not establish what a team pays or what another player should receive.
Source: Third-party published NIL estimates; grouping and median calculations by Starproofed. Cite this page with the population and source-date range. Check full coverage and read our methodology.