Aggies WR Evan Stewart Ranked Top Five in NIL Valuation

As the Aggies prepare to take on the Auburn Tigers on Saturday at Kyle Field, one player in particular is standing out in the Tigers' preparation, and it's the 6-0, 175-pound five-star standout receiver, Evan Stewart.

As the Aggies prepare to take on the Auburn Tigers on Saturday at Kyle Field, one player in particular is standing out in the Tigers' preparation, and it's the 6-0, 175-pound five-star standout receiver, Evan Stewart.

"They have great receivers, One of the best I've ever seen in (Evan) Stewart," Auburn coach Hugh Freeze said. "He's really talented, and I think they're doing some really good things offensively. They're going to be a great challenge for us to try to keep them under. Hopefully, keeping them from having explosive plays, particularly ones that lead points."

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Those are tremendous accolades from a rival SEC coach, but maybe the biggest indication of Stewart's impact on the game came from an off-the-field accomplishment.

Stewart was just ranked in the top five of an On3 name, image, and likeness valuation ranking. The other members of that top five grouping? How about Shedeuer Sanders and Travis Hunter of Colorado, Arch Manning of Texas, and Caleb Williams from USC.

Top 10 College Football @On3NIL Valuations💰

1. Shedeur Sanders - $5.1M
2. Arch Manning - $2.9M
3. Caleb Williams - $2.6M
4. Travis Hunter - $2.2M
5. Evan Stewart - $1.6M
6. Drake Maye - $1.5M
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - $1.4M
8. Bo Nix - $1.3M
9. Michael Penix Jr. - $1.3M… pic.twitter.com/e5LfCKqDcm

— On3 (@On3sports) September 19, 2023

That's big company to keep for Stewart, as all four of those players are pretty much the faces of college football right now.

Stewart had a tremendous freshman season in College Station last year, with 53 catches for 649 yards and two touchdowns. Already for 2023, he's got 19 receptions for 257 yards and two scores.

As far as social media brand recognition is concerned, Stewart boasts almost one million followers on Instagram and over 700,000 followers on TikTok. And Stewart has already signed a lucrative NIL deal with the fashion brand Coach.

If Stewart's popularity off the field is matched by his effectiveness on the field, the sky's the limit for him and the Aggies' offense in 2023.