James Madison football NIL.
James Madison — the Dukes in Harrisonburg, VA is a Sun Belt program in the G5 football NIL market. If you're leaving James Madison for the portal, the number that matters is what the next G5 roster will pay a football player with your snaps and production, not last year's Dukes depth chart. High school recruits committed to James Madison should run an estimate before signing day. Active 4-star football recruits have a $400,000 expected-NIL floor on TransferMetrics; 3-stars are priced on projection and the Sun Belt market.
Indicative G5 band: $8,000 – $350,000. Not a published James Madison contract — a market range before you enter stats.
James Madison football vs the national average
A national NIL average is useless at James Madison. Sun Belt G5 spending is its own market. The Dukes brand helps at the top of the roster; depth is still G5 depth.
High school commits to James Madison
If you're a high school football recruit committed or trending to James Madison, run the estimate with class year HS. Active 4-star and 5-star recruits have a $400,000 expected-NIL floor. Former 4-stars already in college do not get that floor.
James Madison football positions
Position still dominates at James Madison. These guides use national football ranges — your school is Sun Belt G5.
James Madison football FAQ
What is James Madison football NIL worth in the transfer portal?
Portal value at James Madison tracks Sun Belt G5 demand for your position. Indicative program range is $8,000–$350,000. Production and remaining eligibility move you inside that band.
Is James Madison a good NIL destination?
G5 Sun Belt destinations vary by position. James Madison (Dukes) is priced as a G5 market. Compare an offer against your TransferMetrics expected value rather than a message-board rumor.
How do I estimate my NIL if I play at James Madison?
Open the free calculator, choose football, enter James Madison, Sun Belt, G5, your position and stats. Verified athletes see the full low / expected / high range.
Does the Sun Belt pay more than other leagues at James Madison's level?
Conference is one input. Sun Belt football has its own spending pattern versus peer leagues in G5. That's why we don't use a single national average.