Last updated: November 10, 2026
Auburn’s Jackson Koivun tops the RallyFuel golf NIL Score rankings at 60.6, ahead of Arkansas’ John Daly II at 57.7. These golf NIL Score rankings cover the top 10 college golfers on RallyFuel, and the SEC places six of them.
Quick summary
- Jackson Koivun (Auburn) leads college golf with a NIL Score of 60.6.
- Six of the top 10 golfers play in the SEC; the ACC has two, with the Big Ten and Big 12 at one each.
- Auburn and Arkansas each place two golfers in the top 10.
- The top golf score of 60.6 is far above the top baseball score of 36.3.
Golf NIL Score rankings: top 10 players
The table ranks the ten highest NIL Scores among golfers with public RallyFuel profiles. Click any name or school for the full profile.
| Rank | Athlete | School | Conference | NIL Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Koivun | Auburn | SEC | 60.6 |
| 2 | John Daly II | Arkansas | SEC | 57.7 |
| 3 | Kai Trump | Miami | ACC | 51.7 |
| 4 | Bailey Shoemaker | USC | Big Ten | 51.7 |
| 5 | Ryder Cowan | Oklahoma | SEC | 51.6 |
| 6 | Luke Poulter | Florida | SEC | 51.3 |
| 7 | Ellie Hildreth | NC State | ACC | 51.2 |
| 8 | Josiah Gilbert | Auburn | SEC | 50.5 |
| 9 | Cam Smith | Arkansas | SEC | 48.9 |
| 10 | Kihei Akina | BYU | Big 12 | 48.2 |
Koivun’s lead is about three points over Daly, and then the field bunches up: ranks three through eight sit within a point and a half of each other, from 51.7 down to 50.5. Kai Trump and Bailey Shoemaker are tied at 51.7. Several other golfers sit just outside the top 10, including Niall Sheils Donegan of North Carolina at 48.1.
Why the SEC dominates golf NIL Score
Auburn, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Florida account for six of the ten spots. Strong fan demand and large social followings at SEC programs lift those scores. For more on how college golfers earn, see our guide to college golf NIL.
Source: RallyFuel NIL Score data, read November 10, 2026 (1,523 scored golf profiles).
How the NIL Score works
The RallyFuel NIL Score is a 0 to 100 index that blends four inputs: on-field performance (35%), NIL visibility (20%), social power (20%) and fan demand (25%). It is a ranking tool for comparing athletes, not a dollar estimate of what anyone earns. Read the NIL glossary for definitions of the terms used here.
FAQ
Who has the highest NIL Score in college golf?
Jackson Koivun of Auburn, at 60.6 on the RallyFuel NIL Score.
Which conference has the most golfers in the top 10?
The SEC, with six players: Koivun, Daly II, Cowan, Poulter, Gilbert and Smith.
Is the NIL Score the same as NIL earnings?
No. It is a 0 to 100 index of performance, visibility, social power and fan demand, not a dollar figure.
How often is the ranking updated?
Scores update as new data arrives, and this page reflects rankings as of November 10, 2026.
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