10 highest-rated NIL-valued college football players in Week 3 ft. Shedeur Sanders
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 10 college football players with the highest NIL valuations below, per On3.
10 highest-rated NIL-valued college football players in Week 3
#1: Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders tops the list with an NIL valuation of $5.4 million. That mark is actually the highest in all of college sports. The Colorado Buffaloes quarterback has thrown for 689 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions, completing 68.1% of his pass attempts through two games.
#2: Arch Manning
While Arch Manning remains the backup quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, he has the second-highest NIL valuation at $3.1 million. He has thrown for 95 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while completing 83.3% of his pass attempts and adding a rushing touchdown in limited playing time.
#3: Travis Hunter
Travis Hunter is the only non-quarterback to make the list with an NIL valuation of $2.7 million. The Colorado Buffaloes two-way star has caught 17 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns. He has also recorded six total tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss and one pass defended.
#4: Quinn Ewers
Quinn Ewers has an NIL valuation of $2.1 million. The Texas Longhorns starting quarterback has thrown for 506 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception while completing 69.8% of his pass attempts.
#T-5: Carson Beck
Carson Beck follows with an NIL valuation of $2 million. The Georgia Bulldogs quarterback has 520 passing yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 70.7% of his pass attempts.
#T-5: Jalen Milroe
Jalen Milroe also has an NIL valuation of $2 million. The Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback has gotten off to a strong start, throwing for 399 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. He has completed 66.7% of his passes while adding 81 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries.
#T-5: Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart is the third and final player with an NIL valuation of $2 million. The Ole Miss Rebels quarterback has thrown for 795 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 87.0% of his passes and adding two rushing touchdowns.
#8: Nico Iamaleava
Nico Iamaleava has an NIL valuation of $1.9 million. The Tennessee Volunteers quarterback has recorded 525 passing yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. He has completed 74.5% of his pass attempts while adding 71 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
#9: Cam Ward
Cam Ward's NIL valuation sits at $1.7 million. The Miami (FL) Hurricanes quarterback has thrown for 689 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. He has completed 75.4% of his passes while adding 46 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
#10: Dillon Gabriel
Dillon Gabriel rounds out the list with an NIL valuation of $1.6 million. The Oregon Ducks quarterback has 623 passing yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 84.3% of his pass attempts and adding a rushing touchdown.