When the latest NIL rankings dropped, fans had just one big question. They commented, “Looks like there’s a strong correlation between being hot and NIL valuations.” But the reason for this debate? Well as it happens, they are Jordan Chiles and Olivia Dunne. But Chiles is out here flipping, twisting, and winning Olympic medals. She has some major worries as well. She is also trying to survive her Olympics controversy.

Dunne, meanwhile, has built a name for herself based on her gymnastics skills. But her real value-raiser has been the empire she has built through her massive social media following. This has made every post worth a massive payday. But here’s where things get wild! Chiles didn’t even make the rankings, while Dunne shot to the top.

Naturally, the internet had a meltdown. Why? Because in this NIL era, a perfectly timed TikTok might just be worth more than a perfect 10. But leave it to a caring mother to handle the chaos like a pro. Because when the DMs started flooding in after the list dropped, Gina Chiles didn’t hesitate to speak out.

Dunne takes the top spot but not without controversy

When ON3 dropped its latest NIL top 100 women rankings on X, the internet did what it does best—freaked out. Sitting comfortably at No. 1 is Olivia Dunne with a casual $4.1 million valuation. Right behind her is LSU basketball star Flau’jae Johnson, bringing in $1.5 million, followed by UConn’s Paige Bueckers, the standout guard whose elite skills and massive following keep her bank account as strong as her jump shot.

High school golf prodigy Kai Trump swings into fourth. Meanwhile, basketball’s favorite identical duo, the Cavinder twins—Haley and Hanna—take the fifth and sixth spots, representing the Miami Hurricanes and keeping the twin marketing magic alive. And then? TCU’s Hailey Van Lith, another basketball powerhouse, lands in seventh, while Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady, a rising star in college softball and a dominant pitcher, takes eighth.

USC basketball sensation JuJu Watkins, already making waves in the Big Ten Conference, claims ninth, and closing out the top ten is Anna Frey, the talented college tennis player. But not everyone was loving these rankings—especially Gina Chiles, Jordan Chiles’ mom. And if you thought she was just going to sit back quietly, think again. She hopped on X because when it comes to her daughter, she always has something to say.

Gina took to X, saying, “Everyone in my DM’s asking. I know…I know. It’s not accurate. I don’t think they strive for accuracy, tbh. It just an opinion list. To all the female college athletes out there, your value is greater than a made-up calculation. 1-100 are all incredible. And those left off too!“

Of course, any mother would be frustrated seeing her daughter, who’s been dominating the NCAA for UCLA and already has an Olympic medal, left off the list entirely. So does that mean Dunne earns more than Chiles? Well, that’s where things get interesting.

Jordan Chiles has gold but Olivia Dunne has the goldmine

Whenever we think of Simone Biles’ best friend in gymnastics, one name instantly comes to mind—Jordan Chiles. And honestly, that’s an achievement in itself. But Chiles isn’t just the GOAT’s bestie—she’s a star in her own right. Need proof? At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, when Biles had to withdraw, it was Chiles who stepped up on the uneven bars and beam in the team final.

She delivered clutch performances that helped Team USA secure a silver medal. And let’s not forget—she’s got two Olympic medals (one gold, one silver) under her belt at just 23 years old. That’s no small feat. But net worth?

As of 2024, Chiles estimated net worth sits between $1 million and $5 million (per Sports Illustrated), and she’s got a long list of sponsors that prove she’s a powerhouse both in and out of the gym. Chiles’ endorsements read like a who’s who of major brands—Nike, Urban Outfitters, Toyota, GK Elite, Pottery Barn Teen, Milani, Dollar Shave Club, Kiss USA, Too Good & Co., and more.

She even has her own clothing line, Melanin Drip Clothing Co., and a five-year deal with Nike because, let’s be real, an athlete this elite deserves a sneaker empire. Meanwhile, Olivia Dunne—LSU’s gymnastics star and social media sensation—is wrapping up her fifth and final year, sitting comfortably at No. 1 on the NIL list. Olympic medals? Zero.

But when you’ve got 5.4 million Instagram followers and brands lining up like it’s Black Friday, who needs one? Sure, Dunne made her international gymnastics debut at the 2017 Jesolo Trophy in Italy (placing sixth all-around) and competed in the National Championships, American Classic, and U.S. Classic. But let’s be honest—her biggest stage isn’t the competition floor, it’s your For You Page.

As of 2024, Dunne’s net worth is estimated at $6 million (per Sports Illustrated), due to major deals with Vuori, American Eagle, Forever 21, Nautica, Accelerator Active Energy, Grubhub, and even Sports Illustrated itself. Meanwhile, Jordan Chiles has just 1.5 million Instagram followers. Both are dominating in their way, but in the wild world of NIL, sometimes a viral TikTok outshines an Olympic podium—and that’s where things get spicy.