In the US, there is an active participation of college students in various athletics. Among them, there is American football also there. And numerous NIL (name, image and likeness) agreements have garnered more attention and are definitely creating a lot of excitement to know about their success. In sports, football is among the most exciting sports, in which recently Arch Manning, who is a college player, has secured the top ranks as the highest-paid college football player in the US , as per the On3 NIL Valuations, which is done in 2025. Let's take a look at the top 11 college football players who are earning the most in 2025.
Arch Manning is the highest-paid college football player,, with a valuation of $6.6 million.
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List of Top 11 Highest Paid College Football Players in the U.S
Below, we present the top eleven highest-paid college football players in the United States:
1. Arch Manning - $6.6 million
2. Carson Beck - $4.3 million
3. Jeremiah Smith - $4 million
4. Garrett Nussmeier - $3.7 million
5. LaNorris Sellers - $3.7 million
6. DJ Lagway - $3.7 million
7. Cade Klubnik - $3.3 million
8. Drew Allar - $3.1 million
9. Sam Leavitt - $3 million
10. Bryce Underwood - $2.9 million
11. Darian Mensah - $ 2.8 million
Given the colossal fan base that college football enjoys among collegiate sports, it comes as no surprise that many of the most lucrative NIL deals have been directed toward football prospects. Let us now delve into the top eleven highest earners in college football for the year 2024, based on an On3 NIL Valuations report.
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1. Arch Manning - $6.6 million
Archibald Charles Manning, born on April 27, 2005, in New Orleans, LA, is an American football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. He belongs to the Manning family. He is a grandson of New Orleans Saints Archie Manning and nephew of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. He is in the top position on the NIL earnings list, and in American College Football NIL Ranks, he is securing 1st position. He was the last remaining 2023 5-STAR quarterback to not transfer to the schools.
2. Carson Beck - $4.3 million
Carson Beck holds 2nd position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 3rd position. He has a total of 166 K followers on social media. He played for the Georgia Bulldogs as a quarterback. He was born on November 19, 2002, in Jacksonville, Florida.
3. Jeremiah Smith - $4 million
Jeremiah Smith holds 3rd position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 4th position. He has a total of 721 K followers on social media. He played for the Ohio State Buckeyes as a quarterback. He was born on November 29, 2005, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
4. Garrett Nussmeier - $3.7 million
Garrett Nussmeier holds 4th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 6th position. He has a total of 336 K followers on social media. He played for the LSU Tigers as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 13th rank in Quarterback. He was born on February 7, 2002, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
5. LaNorris Sellers - $3.7 million
LaNorris Sellers holds 5th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 7th position. He has a total of 71 K followers on social media. He played for the South Carolina Gamecocks as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 16th rank in Quarterback. He was born on June 23, 2005, in Florence, South Carolina.
6. DJ Lagway - $3.7 million
DJ Lagway holds 6th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 8th position. He has a total of 153 K followers on social media. He played for the Florida Gators as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 2nd rank in Quarterback. He was born on October 10, 2003, in Willis, Texas.
7. Cade Klubnik - $3.3 million
Cade Klubnik holds 7th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 9th position. He has a total of 140 K followers on social media. He played for the Clemson Tiger as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 2nd rank in Quarterback. He was born on August 13, 2005, in Austin, Texas.
8. Drew Allar - $3.1 million
Drew Allar holds 8th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 10th position. He has a total of 145 K followers on social media. He played for the Penn State Nittany Lions as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 15th rank in Quarterback. He was born on March 8, 2004, in Medina, Ohio.
9. Sam Leavitt - $3 million
Sam Leavitt holds 9th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 11th position. He has a total of 37 K followers on social media. He played for the Arizona State Sun Devils as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 10th rank in Quarterback. He was born on December 20, 2004, in West Linn, Oregon.
10. Bryce Underwood - $2.9 million
Bryce Underwood holds 10th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 12th position. He has a total of 249 K followers on social media. He played for the Michigan Wolverines as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 19th rank in Quarterback. He was born on August 19, 2007, in Detroit, Michigan.
11. Darian Mensah - $ 2.8 million
Darian Mensah holds 11th position in American college football NIL ranks, and in the overall NIL earnings list, he is holding 14th position. He has a total of 38 K followers on social media. He played for the Tulane Green Wave as a quarterback. Currently he is holding the 10th rank in Quarterback. He was born in San Luis Obispo, California.
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