Player profileVirginia Tech Football
Virginia Tech · Football
Ethan Grunkemeyer
QB · Sophomore · #17 · 6' 2" · 218 lbs · 4★ recruit
From Lewis Center, OH
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Estimated NIL value
$2M
Virginia Tech · Football
Ethan Grunkemeyer
QB · Sophomore · #17 · 6' 2" · 218 lbs · 4★ recruit
From Lewis Center, OH
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Estimated NIL value
$2M
Virginia Tech · Football
QB · Sophomore · #17 · 6' 2" · 218 lbs
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Latest source check Aug 30, 2026
Position
Quarterback
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#17
Height
6' 2"
Weight
218 lbs
Hometown
From Lewis Center, OH
Estimated NIL value
$2M
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation; reviewed August 19, 2026.
Market benchmark: On3 published estimate .
Confidence meter
High confidenceThis value is strongly supported by current market evidence, roster role, and school-level spending context.
Ethan Grunkemeyer is a 6' 2" 218 lbs Sophomore Quarterback for Virginia Tech and is listed by ESPN from Lewis Center, OH. Ethan Grunkemeyer ranks 1st within the current Virginia Tech football roster and No. 93 nationally across the tracked NIL market. The $2M modeled value is calibrated against current market evidence reviewed August 19, 2026. It is not a reported contract or salary figure.
Pool share by sport
10.6%
Football pool: $18.95M
Pool share of school
6.9%
Virginia Tech roster market: $28.9M
Roster dollars tracked
$18.95M
Virginia Tech Football pool-accounting sum
Coverage hits
0
No fresh NIL chatter found
Lewis Center, OH
Roster status
Active
Current listing
Virginia Tech Hokies
Recruit rating
4-star
Recruiting profile
4-star / No. 105 nationally
Rating: 0.9505
High school: Olentangy
From: Lewis Center, OH
Class: 2024 / QB
Transfer history
Penn State to Virginia Tech
2026 portal cycle / Jan 14, 2026 / Immediate
2025 season production
ESPN player feedPassing
123
Completions
178
Attempts
69.1
Completion %
1,339
Yards
7.5
Average
8
Touchdowns
Rushing
35
Carries
-46
Yards
-1.3
Average
1
Touchdowns
10
Long
Defense
1
Total tackles
1
Solo tackles
0
AST
0
Passes defended
0
Sacks
0
Forced fumbles
Career history
| Season | Team | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 123 | 178 | 69.1 | 1,339 | 7.5 | 8 | 4 | 75 |
| Career | All teams | 124 | 180 | 68.9 | 1,348 | 7.5 | 8 | 5 | 75 |
| Season | Team | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 35 | -46 | -1.3 | 1 | 10 |
| Career | All teams | 35 | -46 | -1.3 | 1 | 10 |
| Season | Team | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All teams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest games
Clemson TigersDec 27, 2025 · 22-10W
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 29, 2025 · 40-36W
Nebraska CornhuskersNov 23, 2025 · 37-10W
Michigan State SpartansNov 15, 2025 · 28-10L
Indiana HoosiersNov 8, 2025 · 27-24L
Ohio State BuckeyesNov 1, 2025 · 38-14L
Iowa HawkeyesOct 18, 2025 · 25-24L
Northwestern WildcatsOct 11, 2025 · 22-21Sideline Data Desk
Quarterbacks receive the strongest football premium because role scarcity, weekly visibility, and offensive control compound their market value. For Ethan Grunkemeyer, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $2M headline case.
The visible base estimate is $2M. The pool-accounting allocation is $2M, equal to about 10.6% of the Virginia Tech football market. The player ranks 1st on that roster and No. 93 in The Sideline's national player index.
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