by Jeroslyn JoVonn
Might 2, 2026
Ole Miss star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss nonetheless cannot consider how a lot cash he is incomes from NIL offers.
Trinidad Chambliss, star quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels, remains to be reeling over his million-dollar NIL earnings which have him main among the many prime 50 highest-paid faculty athletes within the nation.
In a latest profile with Vainness Truthful’s Bomani Jones, Chambliss mentioned he’s nonetheless amazed by his NIL earnings, recalling his early faculty enjoying profession in 2023 on the Ferris State Bulldogs, the place he lived on simply $100 for 2 weeks of groceries.
“It’s simply wild to see, like, the primary examine hit and it’s like, Wow, I’ve that a lot cash. That’s loopy,” Chambliss mentioned.
As Chambliss enters his sixth faculty season and second with Ole Miss, he’s projected by On3 to be among the many prime 50 highest-paid faculty athletes, with an NIL valuation of $1.6 million. He says he now has a monetary advisor, agent, and advertising and marketing staff in place whereas staying centered on soccer.
On the identical time, Chambliss was dealing with a authorized battle after a Mississippi courtroom dominated in opposition to the NCAA over its denial of his request for an extra 12 months of eligibility tied to well being points at Ferris State. The NCAA’s enchantment, arguing that the documentation was inadequate, was additionally rejected, and Chambliss was granted an extra 12 months at Ole Miss.
Now one of many hottest names within the NIL area, Chambliss has landed offers with AT&T and others. With a $1.6 million valuation that might double or triple this season, he’s rising as a powerful NFL Draft prospect—doubtlessly incomes greater than projections for rookies chosen outdoors the highest 54 picks, in line with Spotrac.
Chambliss and defensive finish Suntarine Perkins are considered as prime prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, although early projections recommend that might shift—a number of mock drafts characteristic gamers from the Ole Miss Rebels. Operating again Kewan Lacy and defensive sort out Will Echoles are already being mocked as first-round picks.
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