Iamaleava played the longest stint of his freshman season, albeit only 15 plays, and tossed his first TD pass. He entered the game in the third quarter with UT ahead 49-3 and left early in the fourth.Jan 1, 2024 · Iamaleava has seen minimal playing time this year, appearing in only four games. In that limited action, he has completed 16 of 26 passes (61.5%) for 163 yards and one touchdown of 19 yards. Nicholaus " Nico " Iamaleava (born September 2, 2004) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was one of the top players in the 2023 class. [3] [4] …Iamaleava just continues to get better and his upside is as high as anyone in the ’23 class. He has an athletic 6-5 frame and is not just a talented quarterback but a gifted volleyball player as ...Iamaleava tied a UT bowl record with three rushing TDs. And he was 12-of-19 passing for 151 yards, one TD and no interceptions. He was named the Citrus Bowl MVP. The Vols built a comfortable lead ...In the regular season, Milton played 772 snaps and Iamaleava played 52 snaps. Perhaps that ratio should’ve been closer to 600 snaps and 224, respectively, even with Milton starting all 12 ...Jan 1, 2024 · ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and threw for one in his first career start, and No. 25 Tennessee shut down No. 20 Iowa’s Division I-worst offense to beat the Hawkeyes 35-0 in the Citrus Bowl on Monday. Iamaleava, a prized recruit for Volunteers coach Josh Heupel, stepped in for senior Joe ... Talented 2025 QB Madden Iamaleava discusses Nebraska offer and potential visit to Lincoln. Bryan Munson. • 02/09/24. Three & Out: NSD Primer for Keona Wilhite, Nebraska could also nab Kahmir Prescott, and the quarterback board …Iamaleava wasn’t the only target of the NCAA investigation, but he was the most visible and most vital to the Vols. Iamaleava’s involvement was alleged by media reports and an …Highlights of Nicholaus Iamaleava, a 6-foot-6 quarterback from Warren High in Downey. That intelligence was apparent in Warren’s third game of the season, a 35-6 victory over Paramount on Friday ...Iamaleava, ranked the No. 2 overall player in the country in the 2023 class by 247Sports, played 52 snaps and attempted 26 passes across four appearances during what actually was a redshirt season ...Nico Iamaleava joins a rare Tennessee list in making this start vs. Iowa. In earning the start versus the Iowa Hawkeyes as a true freshman, Nico Iamaleava is joining some rare …Feb 14, 2024 · Iamaleava finished the game with only 151 yards passing but threw a touchdown and ran for three more. More important than his numbers or his team's overall performance, I wanted to get an idea of ... Those two scholarship quarterbacks are talented – Iamaleava was a five-star and the No. 2 player in the 2023 class and four-star Merklinger the No. 13 quarterback in 2024 class – but obviously ...Iamaleava can throw a football better than perhaps any 18-year-old in the country. But Halzle is a perfectionist when it comes to footwork and follow-through on passes, and he wants to guide ...Iamaleava entered in the third quarter against UConn (1-8). He was 3-for-5 passing for 44 yards on his first drive. He faked a run in the red zone before pulling up and rifling a pass to Castles ...Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers. Iamaleava just continues to get better and his upside is as high as anyone in the ’23 class. He has an athletic 6-5 frame and is not just a talented ...Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee, Quarterback. NCAA. Pos QB. Height 6-6. Weight 206. Timeline. Prospect Info. High School Warren. City Downey, CA. Exp 2022 - ... Watch …Jan 1, 2024 · Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and threw for one in his first career start, and No. 25 Tennessee shut down No. 20 Iowa's Division I-worst offense to beat the Hawkeyes 35-0 in the Citrus Bowl on Monday. Iamaleava, a prized recruit for Volunteers coach Josh Heupel, stepped in for senior Joe Milton, who opted out of the game to prepare for the NFL draft. The 19-year ... Madden Iamaleava of Downey, Calif. announced on Friday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Iamaleava is a four-star quarterback in the 2025 class. Iamaleava ranks as the No. 11 quarterback and No. 164 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 15 player from California. Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee, Quarterback. NCAA. Pos QB. Height 6-6. Weight 206. Timeline. Prospect Info. High School Warren. City Downey, CA. Exp 2022 - ... Watch Highlights. Tennessee Volunteers.... 74. FARRAGUT, Tenn. — If Nico Iamaleava is indeed the $8 million quarterback, he’s probably the best choice for the gamble. The rising high school senior from Long Beach, Calif., is a walking,... Through four drives, Iamaleava is 5-of-9 for 54 yards passing while adding 34 rushing yards and the two touchdowns against one of the country's best defenses in his first career start. Tennessee ... FB | Edrees Farooq Press Conference (3.19.24) 2 days ago. POWERED BY. Pronunciation Guide. Nico Iamaleava (8) QB - Last name is pronounced ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va CAREER HONORS 2024 Citrus Bowl MVP 2023 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll CAREER Dynamic, Madden Iamaleava, a freshman quarterback at Warren, is Nico Iamaleava brother. Nico’s younger brother is emerging as a promising quarterback prospect in the 2025 class. Madden participated in the TCU mega camp, showing his talent to college coaches. Nicholaus Iamaleava Sr. & Marleinna Iamaleava are their parents, and the couple shares …Nico Iamaleava's full name is Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr., taking the name on from his father. However, the 6-foot-5 quarterback's first name is routinely shortened to Nico, even by Iamaleava himself.Iamaleava has played in only four games, and those were late appearances in lopsided victories. He was 16-of-26 passing for 163 yards, one TD and no interceptions. He also rushed for 44 yards.Iamaleava, the No. 2 prospect in the 247Sports Composite in the 2023 class, has been the heir to the position since he committed in March 2022.Iamaleava made a few throws at the spring game, where it felt like he was the only player on the field who could have made the throw. That's while Joe Milton III was on the field, Tennessee's ...Off the field, Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava could help change college football forever. The NCAA and the state of Tennessee are entangled in a federal antitrust …Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has mastered one of the concerns about him when he signed with the Vols in 2023. Another aspect of his game is currently under …0:03. 0:29. Tennessee football heads into spring practice with lots of new faces and storylines, and most have little to do with Nico Iamaleava taking over as starting quarterback. Eight transfers ...Alex Iamaleava, his father, is a dedicated family man known for his involvement in community activities, while Maria Iamaleava, his mother, is a nurturing and supportive figure in Nico's life ...Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel. QB Nico Iamaleava named Citrus Bowl MVP as Tennessee football routs Iowa. Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel. Mon, Jan 1, 2024 …The next drive, Iamaleava continued to make plays but was stopped on his drive resulting in a punt. He finished 5-for-9 through the air with 86 yards and a touchdown along with a 25-yard rush. Head coach Josh Heupel was satisfied with this performance but understands there is more work to be done.Jan 17, 2023 · Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava is the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 class in On3's final rankings. The Vols signee moved up from No. 2, taking the top spot from Texas quarterback ... Nico Iamaleava continues to be a NIL trendsetter for high school recruits.. Iamaleava – the On3 Consensus five-star Tennessee quarterback commitment from Downey (California) Warren – is the recruit who signed with with Spyre Sports Group back in March, per The Athletic. The deal could see him make $8 million after four years. Now, …Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. didn’t notice the blood dripping down his arm. The Downey Warren High quarterback was jogging off the field after a goal-line drill at the end of a Thursday practice — the day before his team’s first game of the season March 19 against Compton Dominguez — having just stiff-armed a teammate on defense who’d tried to prevent …Dec 28, 2022 · Iamaleava is the No. 4 player in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports Composite ratings. Klubnik was the No. 4 player in the 2022 class. Halzle said Iamaleava has flashed his talent with the ... Nico Iamaleava joins a rare Tennessee list in making this start vs. Iowa. In earning the start versus the Iowa Hawkeyes as a true freshman, Nico Iamaleava is joining some rare …Alex Iamaleava, his father, is a dedicated family man known for his involvement in community activities, while Maria Iamaleava, his mother, is a nurturing and supportive figure in Nico's life ...Nico Iamaleava was flushed out of the pocket late in the second quarter Saturday in the Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium. The five-star freshman quarterback rolled right, kept his eyes downfield and threw to freshman tight end Ethan Davis 30 yards downfield.. The throw was placed where only Davis could catch it. Over the …Jan 17, 2023 · Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava is the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 class in On3's final rankings. The Vols signee moved up from No. 2, taking the top spot from Texas quarterback ... Iamaleava has been viewed as his successor since signing with the program as the No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports. Only Texas freshman quarterback Arch Manning ...The next drive, Iamaleava continued to make plays but was stopped on his drive resulting in a punt. He finished 5-for-9 through the air with 86 yards and a touchdown along with a 25-yard rush. Head coach Josh Heupel was satisfied with this performance but understands there is more work to be done.Iamaleava had two in the first half, which matched the total Iowa allowed in 12 regular-season games. Dylan Sampson smashed the 100-yard mark, while freshman Cam Seldon had a solid showing.Tennessee football nabbed a commitment from five-star quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava on Monday, providing a crown jewel to its growing 2023 class. Iamaleava, the No. 4 …Iamaleava, the No. 2 prospect in the 247Sports Composite in the 2023 class, has been the heir to the position since he committed in March 2022.Saturday, Nov 25, 2023. On Saturday, Nov 25, 2023, the Warren Varsity Boys Football team lost their game against St. Bonaventure High School by a score of 21-24. Tournament Game. 2023 CIF Southern Section Football Playoff Brackets Division 3. Warren 21.Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 8:00 PM EST · 2 min read. One of the biggest storylines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is Tennessee freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava making his first career start. The five ...Blair Angulo Mar 26th, 3:32 PMVIP. 0. MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — The Under Armour Next Camp Series tour made its annual stop in Southern California last weekend and Top247 … HS Class of 2016. 2020 Draft: Rnd 1 / Pick 6. Like Justin Herbert, Nico Iamaleava is a taller, big-armed quarterback with some of the better natural physical tools we've seen from a quarterback in the last few recruiting cycles. Both check in at over 6-foot-5 and have big arms with the ability to drive the football to all levels of the field. Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee, Quarterback. NCAA. Pos QB. Height 6-6. Weight 206. Timeline. Prospect Info. High School Warren. City Downey, CA. Exp 2022 - ... Watch Highlights. Tennessee Volunteers.... Against UConn, Iamaleava showed progress from practices. In UT’s 59-3 win over UConn last week, Iamaleava was 5-of-9 passing for 86 yards and one TD. He also scrambled for a 25-yard run and ...Iamaleava tied a UT bowl record with three rushing TDs. And he was 12-of-19 passing for 151 yards, one TD and no interceptions. He was named the Citrus Bowl MVP. The Vols built a comfortable lead ... 74. FARRAGUT, Tenn. — If Nico Iamaleava is indeed the $8 million quarterback, he’s probably the best choice for the gamble. The rising high school senior from Long Beach, Calif., is a walking,... Madden Iamaleava, 6-foot-3/185 lbs from Downey, CA, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 12 quarterback in the nation and the No. 24 player in the state of California.Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning to Warren (Downey, Calif.) for his senior year to finish his high school career after briefly being enrolled at Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.). The news was first reported by 247Sports' National Recruiting Analyst Greg Biggins. The 6-foot-5, 195-pound Tennessee commit is the third-rated ...Feature Vignette: Analytics. Tennessee freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava will make his first career start against Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Kickoff between the Vols and Hawkeyes is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Dave Fleming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst) and Kayla Burton ...Iamaleava is the No. 4 player in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports Composite ratings. Klubnik was the No. 4 player in the 2022 class. Halzle said Iamaleava has flashed his talent with the ...Freshman Nico Iamaleava, a former five-star recruit, will make his first career start for the Vols against Iowa. Milton is with the team, attending practices and meetings to assist Iamaleava in ...Iamaleava entered in the third quarter against UConn (1-8). He was 3-for-5 passing for 44 yards on his first drive. He faked a run in the red zone before pulling up and rifling a pass to Castles ...Iamaleava transferred from Poly to Downey (Calif.) Warren before the start of his junior season. His older brother, Matt, was a high school All-American in volleyball at Poly and is now at Long Beach State. His sister, Nicaylah, is playing volleyball at Cypress College. Overall, Iamaleava has seven siblings, and all are standouts at one level ...Jan 1, 2024 · Nico Iamaleava stats. Iamaleava has seen minimal playing time this year, appearing in only four games. In that limited action, he has completed 16 of 26 passes (61.5%) for 163 yards and one ... Jan 1, 2024 · Iamaleava has seen minimal playing time this year, appearing in only four games. In that limited action, he has completed 16 of 26 passes (61.5%) for 163 yards and one touchdown of 19 yards. 74. FARRAGUT, Tenn. — If Nico Iamaleava is indeed the $8 million quarterback, he’s probably the best choice for the gamble. The rising high school senior from Long Beach, Calif., is a walking,... Iamaleava attempted 26 passes as a freshman this season and attempts to solve an Iowa defense that entered the bowl season ranked fourth in scoring defense (13.2 points per game) and fifth in ...Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava has the respect of everyone inside the building, according to offensive coordinator Joey Halzle. Tennessee …Left tackle John Campbell will protect Iamaleava’s blind side. He will utilize a seventh year of college in 2024 due to a COVID-exempt year. announced he will return. Tennessee offensive lineman ...Nico Iamaleava's full name is Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr., taking the name on from his father. However, the 6-foot-5 quarterback's first name is routinely shortened to Nico, even by Iamaleava himself.Iamaleava will make his first start in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl when No. 21 Tennessee (8-4) plays No. 17 Iowa (10-3) on Monday (1 p.m. ET, ABC) in Orlando, Florida.Mar 21, 2022 · Nicholaus Iamaleava. 6-6, 195 | Class of 2023. Hometown Downey, Calif. School Warren High School. Position Quarterback: Pocket Passer. Status Signed Tennessee 03/21/2022. Iamaleava played 10 snaps in the season opener against Virginia and just six against UTSA, and for the season he is 2-of-5 passing for 11 yards with two rushing attempts netting 4 yards.The next drive, Iamaleava continued to make plays but was stopped on his drive resulting in a punt. He finished 5-for-9 through the air with 86 yards and a touchdown along with a 25-yard rush. Head coach Josh Heupel was satisfied with this performance but understands there is more work to be done.The Tennessee Vols held their first 2023 spring practice on Monday and one of the main topics of interest, unsurprisingly, was true freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava.. Iamaleava is one of the most hyped quarterbacks in recent memory after his highly-publicized recruitment ended with the California native landing with Tennessee …Jan 2, 2024 · Nico Iamaleava can thrive if Vols play like that. Don’t overlook the formula that UT followed to a dominant win over Iowa (10-4). It can be replicated next season with Iamaleava behind center. Because of his immense talent, the immense hype, and the immense speculation, expectations for Iamaleava’s first start are probably a little over-inflated. Especially when you take a look back at what freshmen quarterbacks have done for the Vols in their first career starts. Dating back over the last 30 seasons, Tennessee has had 17 …Iamaleava is the highest-rated quarterback that Tennessee has signed in modern recruiting history, so the hype was already building, but 2024 expectations are quite high after his opening act.Left tackle John Campbell will protect Iamaleava’s blind side. He will utilize a seventh year of college in 2024 due to a COVID-exempt year. announced he will return. Tennessee offensive lineman ...Expectations are soaring for Tennessee’s 2024 season after Nico Iamaleava ’s smashing success in his first career start in a bowl victory against Iowa. The freshman smoothly operated Tennessee ...Quarterback Joe Milton III stayed in control of the offense as five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava watched from the sideline. The answer to why this was the case was hinted at by Josh Heupel after the 38-10 loss to Georgia on Saturday. To qualify for a redshirt, a player is only allowed to appear in four or less regular season games.
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In the regular season, Milton played 772 snaps and Iamaleava played 52 snaps. Perhaps that ratio should’ve been closer to 600 snaps and 224, respectively, even with Milton starting all 12 ...Long Beach, CA. Status. Active. 2023 season stats. YDS. 314. TD. 2. INT. 0. QBR. 79.3. View the profile of Tennessee Volunteers Quarterback Nico Iamaleava on ESPN. Get …It was an incredible throw by the young star, and the college football world had plenty to say about it on Twitter as a result. This is the type of ability that made Nico Iamaleava @On3Recruits ...Looking into Nico Iamaleava, who will replace Joe Milton III in the Citrus Bowl. Who is Nico Iamaleava? Meet Tennessee 5-star recruit starting at QB for Vols in Citrus Bowl | …Iamaleava chuckled because, at the end of the day, it is not about that top ranking for him. It is about going out at every stop and showing people what he can do when the lights shine the brightest.Nico Iamaleava was a near-consensus five-star signee. Nico Iamaleava comes to Tennessee by way of Warren High School in Downey, Calif. The 6-foot-6, 206 pound quarterback was one of the nation’s ...Iamaleava wasn’t the only target of the NCAA investigation, but he was the most visible and most vital to the Vols. Iamaleava’s involvement was alleged by media reports and an … 74. FARRAGUT, Tenn. — If Nico Iamaleava is indeed the $8 million quarterback, he’s probably the best choice for the gamble. The rising high school senior from Long Beach, Calif., is a walking,... Iamaleava has been more myth than player to most Tennessee fans. His signing a year ago was celebrated like he was the second coming of Peyton Manning. And his recruit ranking was neck-in-neck ...FORT WORTH, Texas — Nico Iamaleava stood at the 50-yard line of Amon G. Carter Stadium at TCU on Saturday wearing black joggers, Carolina Blue Jordan 4’s, a white T-shirt and a Long Beach ...Mar 21, 2022 · Iamaleava is the No. 24 prospect in the 2023 class and the No. 4 quarterback. He's a 6-foot-6, 195-pound signal-caller from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. Madden Iamaleava, a freshman quarterback at Warren, is Nico Iamaleava brother. Nico’s younger brother is emerging as a promising quarterback prospect in the 2025 class. Madden participated in the TCU mega camp, showing his talent to college coaches. Nicholaus Iamaleava Sr. & Marleinna Iamaleava are their parents, and the couple shares …Dec 28, 2023 · Feature Vignette: Analytics. Tennessee freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava will make his first career start against Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Kickoff between the Vols and Hawkeyes is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Dave Fleming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst) and Kayla Burton ... Feature Vignette: Analytics. Tennessee freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava will make his first career start against Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Kickoff between the Vols and Hawkeyes is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Dave Fleming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst) and Kayla Burton ...Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava is the expected full-time starter in 2025. The coaching staff can give him a strong supporting cast with a good next few months. The future of the ...Iamaleava weighed 198 pounds when he arrived at UT in December. He said he was 210 before spring practice, and coaches want him at 215 or 220 when the season starts. Milton, a 6-5, 242-pounder, is ...Madden Iamaleava of Downey, Calif. announced on Friday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Iamaleava is a four-star quarterback in the 2025 class. Iamaleava ranks as the No. 11 quarterback and No. 164 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 15 player from California.Iamaleava has appeared in three games so far this season — Virginia, UTSA and UConn. Players can appear in up to four games in a single season and still get credit for the redshirt. With ....