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Bryant NIL Spending — $900K Est. 2026

Bryant
#313 Nationally
America East
Lower-Tier

Bryant

Estimated NIL Spend

$900K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$500K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$900K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($1M)90.0%
#313
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Football — $0.50M (55.6%)Men's Basketball — $0.30M (33.3%)Other Sports — $0.10M (11.1%)
TopFootball56%
Football$500K55.6%
Men's Basketball$300K33.3%
Other Sports$100K11.1%
NIL ProfileAmerica East · 2026
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Bryant is an America East program with FCS football.

Football is estimated at $0.3-0.5M for 2025-26. The Smithfield market benefits from Boston/Providence area proximity.

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Estimated Spend by Sport

Football$500K55.6%

America East FCS level NIL

Men's Basketball$300K33.3%
Other Sports$100K11.1%

Baseball, track, volleyball, soccer, swimming, cross country

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About Bryant NIL Spending in 2026

Bryant ranks #313 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $900K across all sports. As a Lower-Tier program in the America East, Bryantcompetes with the nation's top revenue-sharing and collective-funded programs to attract and retain top recruits, transfer-portal talent, and returning starters.

The Sideline's NIL Tracker compiles Bryant's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Bryant's 2026 NIL budget allocations including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, and Olympic sports where applicable. Football represents the largest single-sport allocation at $500K.

NIL spending at Bryant continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Bryant's figures include both the school's revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals from boosters and alumni networks. For broader context, view our complete NIL Tracker rankings or compare Bryant directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Schedule

2026

Bryant NIL FAQ

How much does Bryant spend on NIL in 2026?

Bryant is estimated to spend $900K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #313 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Bryant play in?

Bryant competes in the America East at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Bryant sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Bryant's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $500K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Bryant compare to other America East schools?

Bryant's $900K NIL budget can be compared against every America East program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Bryant's NIL money come from?

Bryant's NIL budget combines two sources: the school's direct revenue-share allocation (capped at roughly $20.5M industry-wide following the House settlement) and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors.

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Quick Stats

National Rank#313
ConferenceAmerica East
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$900K
Primary SportFootball

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