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
★★★★★4★ RecruitFrom 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. 56 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
10.4%
Football pool: $19.25M
Pool share of school
6.8%
Virginia Tech roster market: $29.2M
Roster dollars tracked
$19.25M
Virginia Tech Football pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
8
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Position
Quarterback
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#17
Height
6' 2"
Weight
218 lbs
Hometown
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
1,339
Yards
8
Touchdowns
4
Interceptions
69.1
Completion %
123
Completions
178
Attempts
Rushing
-46
Yards
1
Touchdowns
35
Carries
-1.3
Average
10
Long
Defense
1
Total tackles
1
Solo tackles
0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Career history
| Season | Team | YDS | TD | INT | CMP% | CMP | ATT | RTG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 9 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | 1 | 2 | -12.2 | 9 |
| 2025 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 1,339 | 8 | 4 | 69.1 | 123 | 178 | 142.6 | 75 |
| Career | All teams | 1,348 | 8 | 5 | 68.9 | 124 | 180 | 140.9 | 75 |
| Season | Team | YDS | TD | CAR | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Penn State Nittany Lions | -46 | 1 | 35 | -1.3 | 10 |
| Career | All teams | -46 | 1 | 35 | -1.3 | 10 |
| Season | Team | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | PD | FF | AST | 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 · 22-10260 YDS · 2 TD · 0 INT · 67.6 CMP%W
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 29, 2025 · 40-36209 YDS · 1 TD · 0 INT · 81.0 CMP%W
Nebraska CornhuskersNov 23, 2025 · 37-10181 YDS · 1 TD · 0 INT · 91.7 CMP%W
Michigan State SpartansNov 15, 2025 · 28-10127 YDS · 2 TD · 0 INT · 61.5 CMP%L
Indiana HoosiersNov 8, 2025 · 27-24219 YDS · 1 TD · 1 INT · 71.0 CMP%L
Ohio State BuckeyesNov 1, 2025 · 38-14145 YDS · 0 TD · 1 INT · 67.9 CMP%L
Iowa HawkeyesOct 18, 2025 · 25-2493 YDS · 0 TD · 2 INT · 53.6 CMP%L
Northwestern WildcatsOct 11, 2025 · 22-210 YDS · 0 TD · 0 INT · 0.0 CMP%Sideline 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 10.4% of the Virginia Tech football market. The player ranks 1st on that roster and No. 56 in The Sideline's national player index.
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