
Nelsyn Wheeler
Position coaches (Illinois, 2026): Tyrone Wheatley, Danny Cameron
Grand Island, NEFreshman5'9"205 lb#25
Estimated NIL value
$24K
Model estimate. This is not a reported contract.
Transfer Vulnerability Score
17 / 100
68th
Moderate risk. Percentile vs all active college players we track.
HS recruit
Class
Freshman
Seasons left (incl. 2026)
5 seasons
Nelsyn Wheeler is a 5'9", 205-lb Freshman RB at Illinois from Grand Island, NE. TransferPortl estimates Nelsyn Wheeler's NIL market value at $24K, a model estimate rather than a reported contract. Nelsyn Wheeler has a TransferPortl Transfer Vulnerability Score of 17 out of 100, a relative risk score for entering the transfer portal.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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TVS History
Current TVS
17
Highest TVS
30
Oct 19, 2026
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Market Value History
Current market value
$23,620
Highest market value
$23,620
Nov 9, 2026
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Recruitment
Class of 2026
Committed to Illinois Jun 2025
Season Statistics
No season statistics available.
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