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Top 89 Women’s NIL Rankings: $1.2M Kai Trump & Flau’jae Johnson Lead 2026

Joe Cervenka

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89. Britton Wilson (Track)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 56,000

School: Arkansas Razorbacks

Position: Sprinter

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
1. Flau'jae Johnson (Basketball)
CG, LSU | $1.5M
- Flau'jae Johnson remains the gold standard for NIL brand building in 2026. As a junior at LSU, she balances an elite SEC basketball career with a burgeoning music empire backed by Roc Nation. With 3.7 million followers, her $1.5M valuation is driven by national campaigns with Beats by Dre, Taco Bell, and Amazon.
- Social Media Followers: 3.7 million
- School: LSU Tigers
- Class: Senior
- Position: Combo Guard
- Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia
2. Kai Trump (Golf)
Golf, Miami (Commit) | $1.2M
- Kai Trump ranks No. 2 on the Women's NIL 100 with a verified valuation of $1.2 million. While her brand reach of 5.4 million followers is the largest on this list, her valuation is currently indexed as a "High School/Commit" status. As she transitions to the University of Miami this fall, her market value is expected to climb, especially with her existing roster of elite partners, including TaylorMade and Leaf Trading Cards.
- Social Media Followers: 5.4 million
- School: Miami Hurricanes
- Class: Commit
- Position: Golfer
- Birthplace: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
3. Aaliyah Chavez (Basketball)
PG, Oklahoma | $1.5M
- Aaliyah Chavez has made history as the highest-valued freshman recruit in women's basketball history. Upon her commitment to Oklahoma, she signed a landmark Nike shoe deal that immediately catapulted her valuation to $1.5M. Her scoring prowess and massive social media reach (115K+ followers) make her the face of the "New Era" of NIL.
- Social Media Followers: 115,000
- School: Oklahoma Sooners
- Class: Freshman
- Position: Point Guard
- Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas
4. NiJaree Canady (Softball)
P, Texas Tech | $1.0M+
- NiJaree Canady is the undisputed queen of diamond sports NIL. After leading Texas Tech to a 2025 World Series appearance, the star pitcher secured a seven-figure NIL contract to return for the 2026 season. She became the first softball player to cross the $1M threshold, bolstered by a primary deal with the Matador Club and national partnerships like Venmo.
- NIL Valuation: $600,000
- Social Media Followers: 38,000
- School: Texas Tech Red Raider
- Class: Senior
- Position: Pitcher
- Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas
5. Juju Watkins (Basketball)
CG, USC | $739K - $1.0M
- JuJu Watkins remains a premier marketing force despite being sidelined for the 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL. Her valuation of ~$1M (stabilized at $739K by some indices) remains elite, driven by high-profile deals with Fanatics and her historic equity investment in the NWSL's Boston Legacy FC.
- Social Media Followers: 1.3 million
- School: USC Trojans
- Class: Junior
- Position: Combo Guard
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
6. Anna Frey (Tennis)
Tennis | UNC $848K
- Anna Frey has successfully bridged the gap between social media sensation and elite athlete, maintaining an $848K valuation as she joins the University of North Carolina. A blue-chip recruit ranked as high as No. 2 nationally in her class, Frey has already earned professional wins on the WTA circuit. Her commercial power is solidified through early major NIL partnerships with FILA, HEAD USA, and Nerds.
- Social Media Followers: 2.9 million
- School: North Carolina Tar Heels
- Position: Tennis Player
- Birthplace: Farmington, Utah
7. Sydney Smith (Gymnastics)
All-Around Gymnast, Georgia | $651K
- Sydney Smith has maintained a dominant NIL position through her transition to the University of Georgia for her final year of eligibility. Boasting 3.3 million followers, she leads the gymnastics market with a $651K valuation. Her brand power is rooted in lifestyle and fitness appeal, commanding high-value social media partnerships.
- Social Media Followers: 3.3 million
- School: Georgia Bulldogs
- Position: Gymnast
- Birthplace: McLean, Virginia
8. Jada Williams (Basketball)
PG, Iowa State | $626K
- Jada Williams continues to be one of the most recognizable faces in the Big 12 at Iowa State. With 1.1 million followers, her $626K valuation is supported by a prolific portfolio including deals with Dick's Sporting Goods and Spalding. She represents a Tier-1 "lifestyle athlete" whose market value transcends on-court production.
- Social Media Followers: 1.1 million
- School: Iowa State Cyclones
- Class: Junior
- Position: Combo Guard
- Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
9. Shelomi Sanders (Basketball)
CG, Alabama A&M | $300K - $473K
- Shelomi Sanders has successfully built a "purpose-driven" brand at Alabama A&M. Her portfolio, valued between $300K and $473K, includes Meta, KFC, and Savage X Fenty. As a prominent advocate for Type 1 diabetes (T1D), her deal with Dexcom U highlights her unique influence in the HBCU and health sectors.
- Social Media Followers: 715,000
- School: Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- Position: Combo Guard
- Birthplace: Rockwall, Texas
10. Azzi Fudd (Basketball)
SG, UConn | $323K - $779K
- Azzi Fudd remains a cornerstone of the UConn brand after deciding to forgo the WNBA draft to return for the 2025-26 season. While injuries have fluctuated her roster value, her national endorsement profile—including Chipotle and Franklin Group—keeps her valuation at a premium $323K+ as a 2025 National Champion.
- Social Media Followers: 612,000
- School: UConn Huskies
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Birthplace: Arlington, Virginia
11. Riley White (Track and Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 915,000

School: Alabama Crimson Tide (Graduate)

Position: Pole Vaulter

Birthplace: Hoover, Alabama
12. Chloe Kitts (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 477,000

School: South Carolina Gamecocks

Position: Small Forward

Birthplace: Oviedo, Florida
13. Harper Murray (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 573,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Position: Outside Hitter (Volleyball)

Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan
14. Gianna Bullock (Track and Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 365,000

School: Vanderbilt Commodores (Graduate)

Position: Heptathlon Athlete

Birthplace: Mount Juliet, Tennessee
15. Grace McCallum (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 398,000

School: Utah Utes (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Isanti, Minnesota
16. KK Arnold (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 703,000

School: UConn Huskies

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Germantown, Wisconsin
17. Emily Cole (Track and Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 522,000

School: Duke Blue Devils (Graduate)

Position: Distance Runner

Birthplace: Houston, Texas
18. Lexi Rodriguez (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 500,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers (Graduate)

Position: Libero (Volleyball)

Birthplace: Sterling, Illinois
19. Meezy O'Neal (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 311,000

School: Florida Gators

Position: Combo Guard

Birthplace: Houston, Texas
20. Amiah Simmons (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 382,000

School: San Jose Spartans (Graduate)

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Overland Park, Kansas
21. MiLaysia Fulwiley (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 201,000

School: LSU Tigers

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina
22. Parker Valby (Track and Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 212,000

School: Florida Gators (Graduate)

Position: Distance Runner

Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
23. Raven Johnson (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 209,000

School: South Carolina Gamecocks

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
24. Jess Gardner (Track and Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 364,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers (Graduate)

Position: Pole Vault

Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
25. Laney Choboy (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 393,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Position: Defensive Specialist

Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina
26. Sydney Parrish (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 351,000

School: Indiana Hoosiers

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Fishers, Indiana
27. Sloane Blakely (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 153,000

School: Florida Gators

Position: Gymnast (Vault)

Birthplace: Frisco, Texas
28. Last Tear-Poa (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 160,000

School: Arizona State Sun Devils

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
29. Morgan Hurd (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 234,000

School: Florida Gators (Shifted from Competing to Creative Content Role with the Gators in 2024)

Position: Gymnast (Uneven Bars)

Birthplace: Middletown, Delaware
30. Riley McCusker (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 166,000

School: Florida Gators

Position: Gymnast (Uneven Bars)

Birthplace: Bradenton, Florida
31. Ally Batenhorst (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 363,000

School: USC Trojans (Now Pro)

Position: Outside Hitter

Birthplace: Houston, Texas
32. Lexi Hiltunen (Soccer)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 259,000

School: Princeton Tigers (Graduate)

Position: Attacking Midfielder

Birthplace: West Palm Beach, Florida
33. Emma Koabel (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 758,000

School: Duke Blue Devils

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
34. Maisie Boesiger (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 364,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Position: Defensive Specialist

Birthplace: Firth, Nebraska
35. Katriina Wright (Track)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 138,000

School: Oregon Ducks (Graduate)

Position: Runner

Birthplace: San Diego, California
36. KJ Johnson (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 287,000

School: LSU Tigers (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
37. Aleah Finnegan (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 226,000

School: LSU Tigers

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Lee's Summit, Missouri
38. Jordy Bahl (Softball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 170,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Position: Pitcher

Birthplace: Papillion, Nebraska
39. Maya Brady (Softball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 136,000

School: UCLA Bruins (Graduate)

Position: Infielder

Birthplace: Thousand Oaks, California
40. Aubrey Griffin (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 382,000

School: UConn Huskies (Graduate)

Position: Small Forward

Birthplace: Ossining, New York
41. Chloe Spreen (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 201,000

School: Indiana Hoosiers

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Bedford, Indiana
42. Merritt Beason (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 189,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers (Graduate)

Position: Opposite Hitter

Birthplace: Gardendale, Alabama
43. Jayda Coleman (Softball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 215,000

School: Oklahoma Sooners (Graduate)

Position: Outfielder

Birthplace: The Colony, Texas
44. Ashley McElmurry (Track & Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 233,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers (Graduate)

Position: Jumper

Birthplace: Missoula, Montana
45. Ziyah Holman (Track & Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 102,000

School: Texas Longhorns (Graduate)

Position: Sprinter

Birthplace: Hyattsville, Maryland
46. Leanne Wong (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 123,000

School: Florida Gators (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Overland Park, Kansas
47. Mikayla Boykin (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 129,000

School: Charlotte 49ers (Graduate)

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Clinton, North Carolina
48. Sage Thompson (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 195,000

School: Oregon State Beavers

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Lehi, Utah
49. Haleigh Bryant (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 117,000

School: LSU Tigers (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Cornelius, North Carolina
50. Kiki Rice (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 106,000

School: UCLA Bruins

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Bethesda, Maryland
51. Kiyomi McMiller (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 97,000

School: Penn State Lady Lions

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland
52. Te-Hina Paopao (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 144,000

School: South Carolina Gamecocks (Graduate)

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Oceanside, California
53. Kaleena Smith (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 100,000

School: Ontario Christian HS

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Perris, California
54. Paulina Paris (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 95,000

School: SMU Mustangs

Position: Combo Guard

Birthplace: Congers, New York
55. Lily Torrence (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 95,000

School: Holy Cross Crusaders (Graduate)

Position: Setter

Birthplace: Cumming, Georgia
56. Olivia Fabry (Track & Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 194,000

School: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Graduate)

Position: Pole Vaulter

Birthplace: De Pere, Wisconsin
57. Ashley Chevalier (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 99,000

School: Houston Cougars (Graduate)

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Chatsworth, California
58. Grace Turk (Softball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 91,000

School: Oklahoma Sooners (Graduate)

Position: Infielder

Birthplace: Peoria, Arizona
59. Chance Gray (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 87,000

School: Ohio State Buckeyes

Position: Combo Guard

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
60. Emma Malabuyo (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 94,000

School: UCLA Bruins (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Mountain View, California
61. Kylie Feuerbach (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 113,000

School: Iowa Hawkeyes

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Sycamore, Illinois
62. Michaela Edenfield (Softball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 184,000

School: Florida State Seminoles (Graduate)

Position: Catcher

Birthplace: Sneads, Florida
63. Jordana Codio (Basketballl)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 80,000

School: Seton Hall Pirates

Position: Combo Guard

Birthplace: Winter Garden, Florida
64. Mikaylah Williams (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 73,000

School: LSU Tigers

Position: Combo Guard

Birthplace: Bossier City, Louisiana
65. Konnor McClain (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 76,000

School: LSU Tigers

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
66. Ice Brady (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 174,000

School: UConn Huskies

Position: Power Forward

Birthplace: San Diego, California
67. Jayda Curry (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 93,000

School: Louisville Cardinals (Graduate)

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Corona, California
68. Ashlyn Watkins (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 67,000

School: South Carolina Gamecocks (Graduate)

Position: Power Forward

Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina
69. Keonilei Akana (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 59,000

School: Texas Longhorns (Graduate)

Position: Outside Hitter

Birthplace: Hauula, Hawaii
70. Emma Kelley (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 62,000

School: Arkansas Razorbacks (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Houston, Texas
71. Amani Bartlett (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 132,000

School: Houston Cougars

Position: Power Forward

Birthplace: Cleveland, Texas
72. Talitha Diggs (Track)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 71,000

School: Florida Gators (Graduate)

Position: Sprinter

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
73. Maddie Scherr (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 127,000

School: TCU Horned Frogs

Position: Point Guard

Birthplace: Florence, Kentucky
74. Grace Stephens (Track & Field)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 85,000

School: Monmouth Hawks

Position: Pole Vault/Hurdles

Birthplace: Monroe, Connecticut
75. Laila Phelia (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 86,000

School: Syracuse Orange

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
76. Jerzy Robinson (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 68,000

School: Sierra Canyon HS

Position: Comb Guard

Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
77. Alia Armstrong (Track)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 59,000

School: LSU Tigers

Position: Sprinter

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
78. Toby Fournier (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 67,000

School: Duke Blue Devils

Position: Small Forward

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
79. Charlotte Glass (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 93,000

School: Duke Blue Devils

Position: Setter

Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida
80. Makenzie Steele (Track)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 69,000

School: Clemson Tigers

Position: Distance Runner

Birthplace: Glen Allen, Virginia
81. Kenadi Brown (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 236,000

School: New Hampshire Wildcats

Position: Gymnast
82. Lexi Booras (Golf)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 62,000

School: San Francisco Dons

Position: Golfer
83. Nya Reed (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 54,000

School: Florida Gators

Position: Gymnast
84. Kateri Poole (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 122,000

School: Houston Cougars

Position: Shooting Guard

Birthplace: The Bronx, New York
85. Kenzie Knuckles (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 74,000

School: Nebraska Cornhuskers (Graduate)

Position: Defensive Specialist

Birthplace: Yorktown, Indiana
86. Brooklynn Haywood (Basketball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 56,000

School: Oregon Ducks (Commit)

Position: Combo Guard

Birthplace: Fircrest, Washington

Photo Credit: Clark County Today
87. Jordan Bowers (Gymnastics)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 47,000

School: Oklahoma Sooners (Graduate)

Position: Gymnast

Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
88. Devyn Robinson (Volleyball)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 138,000

School: Wisconsin Badgers (Graduate)

Position: Middle Blocker

Birthplace: Ankeny, Iowa
89. Britton Wilson (Track)
NIL Valuation: N/A

Social Media Followers: 56,000

School: Arkansas Razorbacks

Position: Sprinter

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
1. Flau'jae Johnson (Basketball)
CG, LSU | $1.5M
- Flau'jae Johnson remains the gold standard for NIL brand building in 2026. As a junior at LSU, she balances an elite SEC basketball career with a burgeoning music empire backed by Roc Nation. With 3.7 million followers, her $1.5M valuation is driven by national campaigns with Beats by Dre, Taco Bell, and Amazon.
- Social Media Followers: 3.7 million
- School: LSU Tigers
- Class: Senior
- Position: Combo Guard
- Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia