Texas A&M got a major weapon in its arsenal in the form of Daymion Sanford. From a Katy County kid to one of the reliable Defensive players, the rise of Sanford needs to be learnt. The 2023 recruit has been a part of A&M’s elite defense since 2023. He was one of the few players to play all 13 games in his freshman year for the Aggies, who also had two solo tackles in his debut game. His contribution to the 2025 season was remarkable, especially against Missouri, where he had five tackles, two solo tackles, and one sack to become the SEC defensive player of the week. As the junior is considered a valuable addition to the Aggies, let’s explore his NIL stock and career earnings.

Daymion Sanford’s Contract

Daymion Sanford doesn’t have a contract in the traditional sense. He signed with Texas A&M in December 2022 as a 3-star LB from Peatow High School in Katy, Texas, as the sixth commit to the Aggies’ 2023 class. By committing to Texas, he declined offers from top schools like Alabama, LSU, and Texas. The Aggies offered him a scholarship months after a private workout with LB’s head coach, Tyler Santucci, and the staff. 

Upon signing the contract, Sanford said, “I love the coaches here,” he previously told Aggie Scoop. “They’re really good at coaching, seeing players, actually getting in-depth with the players and getting close with the players, and they’re really down to earth.”

What is Daymion Sanford’s salary?

Sanford doesn’t receive a traditional salary from Texas A&M. However, based on the CBS Sports report, the LB is paid between $100K to $300k for the Power Four starters, based on the NIL deals. Since Sanford is among the top 20 NIL earners of Texas A&M, he is likely to be paid at the higher range. 

Daymion Sanford’s NIL Deal Net Worth

According to On3 NIL Valuation, Daymion Sanford committed to Texas A&M in 2022 for a NIL value of $5.9K. His NIL was calculated based on his high-school record and his collegiate career. Over the years, the linebacker developed into one of the reliable linebackers in the country. In the three seasons he played so far, he totalled 75 tackles, of which 45 are solo. He also sacked 4.5 and forced fumbles twice.

This incredible number ranks him No.18 in the NIL value of the Aggies, but the exact value is not publicly available. He also earns money through merchandise sales with Aggie Threads and through sponsorship posts with Lone Bull USA- an apparel brand from Aggies College Station, Luvisry- a clothing brand from Texas A&M defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy, and Aggie Threads, a t-shirt printing shop that sells NIL apparel of the student-athletes and alumni.

Daymion Sanford’s NIL Sponsors

According to On3, the 6-foot-2 linebacker signed a NIL deal with the Texas Aggies United on May 21, 2024. It has been the official NIL partner of Texas A&M athletics since September 2023. It is the first NIL entity to become an official partner with the Aggies Sport Properties. Other than that, there is no public information available on the LB’s NIL sponsors.