The world of college sports has been shaken up by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) valuations. These numbers estimate how much an athlete’s marketability is worth.
This concept has gained serious momentum, especially with the Oregon Ducks football program. Let’s take a closer look at the top NIL valuations on the Ducks’ roster and what they say about the growing power of college athletes.
Understanding NIL Valuations
NIL valuations are basically estimates of an athlete’s market value based on their name, image, and likeness. They aren’t the athlete’s actual earnings, but they give a sense of what’s possible.
NIL has been a total game-changer. It gives college athletes the chance to make money from their personal brand while they’re still in school.
The Role of Roster Value
Roster value is a big piece of the NIL puzzle. It’s about the value a player brings to their team, considering performance and influence.
For the Ducks, the Division Street collective has played a big part in raising players’ roster values, which bumps up their NIL valuations too.
Top NIL Valuations on the Oregon Ducks Roster
According to On3, the Ducks have some of the highest NIL valuations in college football. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Dante Moore leads the way with a wild $2.3 million valuation.
He’s ranked No. 14 among all college football players, and his roster value sits at $2.1 million. That’s a lot of attention for one guy.
Key Players and Their NIL Valuations
Right behind Moore, redshirt senior offensive tackle Isaiah World holds the second-highest NIL valuation on the 2025 Oregon roster at $1.2 million. That puts him at No. 55 nationally.
Senior inside offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon isn’t far off, with a valuation of $1.1 million and a No. 58 national ranking.
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Bear Alexander is another standout. His return next season helped bump his NIL valuation up to $976,000, with a roster value of $932,000, making him No. 80 in the sport.
Additional Top NIL Valuations
The Ducks’ roster is stacked with high-value players. Here’s the rest of the top 10 NIL valuations:
- Junior safety Dillion Thieneman – $855,000 (NIL)/$829,000 (roster value), ranked No. 98 nationally
- Junior tight end Kenyon Sadiq – $748,000/$725,000
- Junior EDGE Teitum Tuioti – $649,000/$630,000
- Freshman quarterback Akili Smith Jr. – $545,000/$500,000
- Senior wide receiver Evan Stewart – $542,000/$542,000
- Freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore – $497,000/$400,000
Comparing National NIL Valuations
How do the Ducks stack up nationally? The top NIL valuations in college football look like this:
- Texas Longhorns junior quarterback Arch Manning – $5.3 million (NIL)/$2.8 million (roster value)
- Ohio State Buckeyes sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith – $4.2 million/$3.2 million
- Miami Hurricanes redshirt senior quarterback Carson Beck – $3.1 million/$2.8 million
The Future of Dante Moore
Dante Moore’s future with the Ducks is the subject of plenty of speculation. Some see him as a possible No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Whether he stays in school or goes pro probably depends on how Oregon’s season wraps up. If things end abruptly, maybe he comes back and takes another shot at a national title—a trophy the program still doesn’t have.
Upcoming College Football Playoff
The Ducks, sitting at No. 5 with a 12-1 record, are about to face the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders, who just won the Big 12. The Orange Bowl quarterfinal happens at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on January 1, kicking off at 9 a.m. PT on ESPN.
Whoever wins moves on to the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Should be a wild ride.
Conclusion
The NIL valuations for Oregon Ducks players really show how much marketability matters in college sports these days.
With athletes like Dante Moore out front, the Ducks have become contenders not just on the field, but in personal branding and market value too.
As the season moves forward and the College Football Playoff gets closer, there’s a lot of curiosity about what these athletes will do next.
If you want more details or the full list of Oregon Ducks’ NIL valuations, check out the original article.
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