Data shows how NIL, rev-share reshape NFL Draft decisions
While NIL’s true impact on the NFL Draft is still coming into focus, it’s already proving to extend college careers. But there are more implications as the rev-share era closes out its first year. The financial landscape in college football is constantly changing, but quarterbacks still command top dollar.
According to data from Opendorse, the […]
While NIL’s true impact on the NFL Draft is still coming into focus , it’s already proving to extend college careers. But there are more implications as the rev-share era closes out its first year. The financial landscape in college football is constantly changing, but quarterbacks still command top dollar.
According to data from Opendorse , the average annual value (AAV) for a quarterback is $3. 4 million. On3’s Pete Nakos reported Brendan Sorsby is expected to be one of the highest-paid QBs in the sport this year with a deal worth roughly $5 million at Texas Tech .
SUBSCRIBE to the On3 NIL and Sports Business Newsletter For comparison, contracts for players selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft have a $6. 1 million AAV. The No.