Heisman Candidate Profile: Cam Ward's NIL Value
Heisman Candidate Profile: Cam Ward's NIL Value
By Jason Bolton December 18, 2024 15:09
Playing for a Power Four school and in one of the biggest markets in all of college football will definitely net someone big earnings. Cam Ward is a big testament to this and his run to a Heisman Trophy finalist finish only strengthened his bank account. There are a lot of things to consider about a player's NIL value but the big moving pieces in the Miami Hurricane star's finances are fairly easy to digest.
Cam Ward may not have won the Heisman Trophy over Travis Hunter but he is taking home some big accolades. For starters, the Hurricanes still have a shot at winning the College Football Playoff National Championship. More than that, his value in the eyes of scouts will only get higher as time goes by which could lead him to becoming a top pick in the NFL Draft. More importantly, he is signing deals left and right because many brands want him to be their endorser.
Adidas, Bose, Canes Connection, and C4 Energy have all been able to help him notch a higher NIL valuation. In fact, Ward is currently ranked in the top 10 of the NIL 100. A lot of it has to do with being able to play in a football-crazed state like Florida. Taking advantage of that environment by balling out constantly has helped him to reach quite a high financial standing.
When all of his deals and endorsements are computed, the Hurricanes quarterback has an estimated NIL value of about $2 million. Since he is slowly getting considered to be a contender for QB1 in the 2025 NFL Draft, his value will only go up from here. After all, he does have a lot of leverage over franchises who are in deep need of a signal-caller.
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