Angel Reese has propelled herself to stardom after her recent role in leading LSU to March Madness glory.
And after achieving glory, Reese showed she’s no pushover by criticizing the White House after it was alleged that First Lady Jill Biden wanted to invite Iowa along with LSU to a ceremony commemorating the finals.
Her profile, and in turn her estimated net worth, has spiraled, but unbelievably Reese is still outside the top 10 college athletes and in millions of dollars in turnover.
That’s why DailyMail.Com has profiled the best deals for college athletes.
10: HANSEL EMMANUEL – $1.4 MILLION
According to Op3.ComHansel Emmanuel is the leader in college basketball NIL deals with an annual value of $1.4 million.
The inspirational Emmanuel, who is missing one arm, began his college career at Northwestern State last year after becoming a high school sensation at Florida’s Life Christian Academy.
The guard has deals with Adidas, T-Mobile and Gatorade and has a combined 4.3 million followers between Instagram and TikTok.
He played in 20 games last season but will take his fan base elsewhere after he enters the transfer portal at the end of the year.
The inspirational Hanson Emmanuel has deals with Adidas, T-Mobile and Gatorade
9: BO NIX – $1.5 MILLION
Entering slightly ahead of Emmanuel is quarterback Bo Nix, whose NIL rating is sixth in the college football world.
After starting three years at Auburn, Nix transferred to Oregon and lit up the Pac-12 with his best season yet, with 3,593 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Off the field, Nix has deals with Bose, Fanatics, food chain Bojangles and more.
And with the 23-year-old returning next year, a strong season on the field could boost his 188,000 total followers.
Bo Nix returns to Oregon next year and will try to build his profile in college football
8: DRAKE MAYE – $1.5 MILLION
Another college football quarterback, Maye is just slightly better than Nix according to On3 rankings.
The redshirt sophomore had a stellar first year as a starter in 2022, throwing for 4,321 yards and 38 touchdowns for North Carolina.
And NIL sponsors took notice, as he signed deals with Corcoran HM Properties, Bose, Campus Mogul and TABLE.
Maye looks like a future NFL prospect, and his earnings should continue to reflect that.
Drake Maye had an excellent 2022 and it looks like he can continue as an NFL player
7: SHEDEUR SANDERS – $1.5 MILLION
Sanders brings us a third consecutive quarterback on our list, but unlike Maye or Nix, he has yet to play a college game.
More importantly for his NIL worth, Sanders is the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, and determined to play for his father in Colorado this December.
The three-star recruit has deals with Under Armor and Mercedes-Benz, appeared in a Super Bowl ad for yogurt company Oikos alongside his father and brother Shilo, and has 1.4 million followers on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Sanders hopes to emulate his father’s path to the pros, but his NIL deals have certainly given him a nice cushion.
Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, comes in at number 7 seven in the standings
6: TRAVIS HUNTER – $1.7 MILLION
Amazingly, Sanders isn’t even the most financially valuable player on his own team.
That honor goes to cornerback Hunter, who also followed Deion Sanders to Colorado after playing under him as a freshman at Jackson State.
Considered the top-ranked transfer in the country by 247 Sports (before moving), Hunter played in the corner and even caught four touchdowns on offense for the Tigers, leading to deals with Celsius, banking platform Greenwood and more.
Hunter has a total of 1.3 million followers and only two college football stars have a higher NIL rating.
Cornerback Travis Hunter eclipses his teammate and QB Shedeur Sanders in value
5: CALEB WILLIAMS – $2.6 MILLION
One of those players is USC star Caleb Williams, who plays quarterback for the Trojans and is expected to be a good pick in the first round of next year’s NFL Draft.
Thanks to his strong play on the court, the Heisman Trophy winner joined forces with Alo Yoga, AT&T and more.
Williams’ total number of followers stands at 277,000, with Instagram (183,000) making up the bulk of the pie.
With 4,437 yards and 42 touchdowns last year, Williams lets his game speak for itself, and his NIL deals will be overshadowed by the salary he could earn as the potential No. 1 pick of 2024.
Caleb Williams already has a large following and is expected to make the move to the NFL soon
4: MIKEY WILLIAMS – $3.3 MILLION
The first high school basketball player on this list, Williams has a staggeringly high NIL score without even playing in college.
The combo guard will play in Memphis next season after committing to the Tigers, bringing with him quite a fan base.
The high-flying combo guard has a total of 6 million followers, with 3.8 million coming from his Instagram, and only one high school basketball player (more on that later) has a higher NIL rating.
Williams has deals with PUMA, Cash App, LaceClips and I Got it Auction.
Earlier this week, Williams was arrested on five charges of assault with a deadly weapon.
According to CBS8, Williams was booked into San Diego Central Jail around 3:30 p.m. Thursday before being released on $50,000 bail just after midnight on Friday.
Williams’ hoop dreams could be jeopardized if he’s found guilty, as in California each charge carries a minimum sentence of six months in prison.
Without even playing college basketball, Mikey Williams has an extremely high profile
3: LIVVY DUNNE – $3.5 MILLION
While Dunne is not exactly the most valuable college athlete, she is the most followed, with 11.2 million followers, including 7.3 million on TikTok.
The New Jersey native shares a lot on the platform ranging from her outfits, dance trends and life as a gymnast.
The LSU All-American has deals with Forever 21, Grubhub, Body Armor and more.
In addition, she also has sponsorships with Vuori Clothing, American Eagle, Plant Fuel, Bartleby.
LSU gym Livvy Dunne has a huge online following worth around $3.5 million
2: ARCH MANNING – $3.8 MILLION
The most valuable football player on this list, Manning has family ties in the sport as he is the cousin of quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning.
The Texas commit also plays under center and was considered a five-star recruit coming out of high school.
Despite his skyrocketing rating, Manning has yet to sign any NIL deals and has a total of 249,000 followers, only more than Maye from the top 10.
Nevertheless, his name recognition has clearly already done a lot for his value, and it will only rise if the five-star recruit plays as expected of him.
Arch Manning is the most valuable football player on the list and has strong ties to the game
1: BRONNY JAMES – $7.2 MILLION
With nearly double Manning’s rating, we have none other than Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James and a budding star in his own right.
Only Dunne can remotely rival his 12.8 million total followers, and his share is rising on the pitch as well, as he was upgraded to a five-star recruit by On3 last month.
James can clearly afford to be picky with his NIL deals, but he’s already signed deals with Nike, Beats By Dre, and PSD Underwear.
After playing in the McDonald’s All-American game last month, he is expected to choose Ohio State or USC for his next step.
Bronny James is worth a staggering $7.2 million and has already signed a deal with Nike