Top 5 richest Penn State Nittany Lions based on NIL

5. A.J. Harris

Harris made an immediate impact in Week 1, causing his NIL valuation to more than double to $465,000 by Week 7.

His near half-a-million-dollar NIL worth is significantly driven by his roster value, which is essentially the dollar amount an athlete can expect to receive – primarily through a school’s collective – based on their contribution to the team, per On3. Harris signed with Penn State’s official NIL collective, Happy Valley United, after transferring out of Georgia.  

The sophomore cornerback is the youngest athlete on this list. Although he’s secured very few NIL brand deals so far, his social media influence looks promising with his 20,000 followers on Instagram and X. 

Nittany Nation! I’m ready to get to work in Happy Valley🦁

I’m excited to work with @HappyValleyUtd to take advantage of Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. Show your support by giving now at https://t.co/srhPQQhpFr pic.twitter.com/1gga20pttS

— Aaron-Joshua Harris (@Aj_harris04) January 17, 2024