Nick Mardner is a Vertical Threat WR for Hawai'i. Nick's 2021 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 76 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| Javion Posey | Florida Atlantic | 2020 | 53 | 0.450 | 1.4 | 23.8 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @UCLA | L10-44 | 9.4 | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 16 | 2.43 |
| 1 | vsPortland State | W49-35 | — | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 1 | 46 | 2.43 |
| 2 | @Oregon State | L27-45 | 8.9 | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 1 | 40 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 2 · Rec Yds 28 · Avg 14.0 · Rec TD 0
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| 3 | vsSan José State | L13-17 | -1.9 | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | 30 | 0.48 |
| 4 | @New Mexico State | W41-21 | -24.2 | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 1 | 74 | 0.77 |
| 5 | vsFresno State | W27-24 | 10.8 | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 26 | -0.17 |
| 7 | @Nevada | L17-34 | 3.6 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | -0.47 |
| 8 | vsNew Mexico State | W48-34 | -24.2 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 49 | 1.95 |
| 9 | @Utah State | L31-51 | 0.1 | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 21 | 0.80 |
| 10 | vsSan Diego State | L10-17 | 8.3 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 20 | 0.48 |
| 11 | @UNLV | L13-27 | -13.8 | 4 | 139 | 34.8 | 1 | 79 | 1.31 |
| 12 | vsColorado State | W50-45 | -2.4 | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 1 | 42 | 0.35 |
| 13 | @Wyoming | W38-14 | 0.6 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0.69 |
