The Colorado Buffaloes are back on the college football map, and this time, it is for their NIL valuations. The Buffaloes will be looking at their third season under head coach Deion Sanders this year. And with Colorado in the Big 12 Conference, big things are bound to happen.
In 2024, the Buffaloes went on to win 9-4 overall and 7-2 in conference. Even after ending the year with a loss, the energy around Boulder is the same as ever, and a big reason for it is NIL.
Colorado Buffaloes and their 10 Highest NIL Valuation Players
1. Jordan Seaton, OT
Let’s start with the big man up front, Jordan Seaton. Seaton is not just a beast on the O-line but also stands at the very top of Colorado’s NIL valuations. His current valuation stands at $1.5 million. The freshman phenom has deals rolling in from EA Sports and the powerful 5430 Alliance, Colorado’s own NIL collective.
Jordan Seaton also has 80K social followers. And if the NIL wasn’t enough, recently, he even got a Maybach from Shedeur Sanders. Seaton now has his eyes on a Bentley Bentayga. Evidently, Seaton is sorted financially.
2. Julian Lewis, QB
Julian Lewis hasn’t put on the Colorado cleats yet, but he is big on the NIL board. The five-star quarterback has landed mega-deals with Alo Yoga, Leaf Trading Cards, and Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack. Lewis is everywhere. He has 281K followers and is, no doubt, a walking brand.
3. Kaidon Salter, QB
Kaidon Salter’s current valuation stands at $696,000. Salter even has a strong deal with Edifier Global, a brand that produces noise-cancelling headphones. He also has a following of 27k.
4. Arden Walker, EDGE
Arden Walker has an NIL valuation of $660K. And one of the reasons for the valuation is Chipotle. Arden Walker is edge-rushing straight to the bank. He has nearly 20K social followers, and he’s one of Colorado’s lowkey heavy hitters.
5. D.J. McKinney, CB
D.J. McKinney is showing serious hustle on the field and in NIL. McKinney is $461K and tied to the 5430 Alliance. With over 21K Instagram followers, he’s building a fanbase that stretches beyond Boulder.
6. Cash Cleveland, OL
Cash Cleveland is living up to it. The sophomore lineman’s $247K valuation is proof that protecting the quarterback can also protect the wallet. His social media is modest, but his potential isn’t.
7. Amari McNeill, DL
Amari McNeill is a redshirt senior who is 6-4 and 280 lbs. With a $127K valuation and nearly 5K social followers, McNeill’s NIL valuation currently stands at $127,000.
8. Dre’lon Miller, WR
Dre’lon Miller has a NIL valuation of $121,000, and rightly so. He is a future playmaker with star potential and comes in with 11K followers.
9. Kam Mikell, CB
Kam Mikell isn’t wasting time. The freshman cornerback has jumped into the NIL scene with a $119K valuation, thanks to a deal with the 5430 Alliance. His lockdown game and 6.5K followers are setting the tone for a standout college career.
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10. Carter Stoutmire, S
Rounding out the top ten is junior safety Carter Stoutmire. Valued at $117K with just over 1K followers, he’s the definition of “let my play do the talking.” Low profile, high value. The kind of quiet confidence every defense needs.
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