Has considerable room to fill out. Nico Iamaleava - Football Biography. All rights reserved. Overall, Iamaleava showed the immense physical tools that led to him finishing as On3s No. It was his first varsity game. 8TRAVERSE CITY Sports has been a way for students to make lifelong friendships, and that's what happened to Isabella Fochtman and Natalie Bourdo. Joe Milton is the clubhouse leader for the starting quarterback job, but if Iamaleava has a productive few months, he could see snaps eventually during his true freshman season. The five-star snacked on Bojangles. Thats only small when standing alongside Milton, a thick and athletic 6-5, 245 pounds. Georgia football in top schools for 5-star QB It also means hell be expected to show steady improvement. Yet as he fired a pass up the seam for a score late in the third quarter, Iamaleava caught his fractured finger on the helmet of a Paramount lineman, walking off the field grimacing. Great urgency is going to be needed by him. Reach Adam Sparks at adam.sparks@knoxnews.com and on Twitter @AdamSparks. Five-star quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. has transferred from Warren High School to Long Beach Poly, according to his father Nicholaus Iamaleava Sr. 1 question, grading new coaches and Rutgers? The California product took a visit to Tennessee at the end of the season, taking in the. Has made huge strides over the last year in terms of his pocket feel, ability to throw on time and anticipate. There is no . There is not a throw on the field he cant make, hes comfortable throwing off-platform or being creative when he needs to be and combined with his rapidly improving football IQ and toughness, he has a chance to be a very special player at the next level and beyond. When he later transferred to Warren to join Pearson's program, the longtime head coach said Iamaleava's demeanor struck him as unique. 4 QB prospect in 2023 class, Ranking the top 25 recruits regardless of class: A familiar name at No. Perhaps that Iamaleava must earn his place in the rotation. Growing up in Southern California, sports were in his DNA. Hes still really young, but (were) excited to have these 15 days with him.. Here's what to know. Bears coach Kevin Pearson hasnt been able to stop talking about Iamaleava. Two weeks ago it was believed Iamaleava might be out for the season with a compound fracture of a finger on his non-throwing hand. He said staying home or going away to school both appeal to him. 1 overall prospect in the final On300. 65. Not this 6-foot-6 sophomore quarterback from Warren High, who is a cousin of former St. John Bosco quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. "Football is the ultimate team sport," he said. Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava wins offensive MVP at Milton and Iamaleava are the only scholarship quarterbacks on the roster. Season; Career; . From the moment (Iamaleava) stepped foot on campus thats (Orange Bowl) preparation and coming back here in January hes been phenomenal, Heupel said. Iamaleavas big arm showed up in the all-star setting. He quickly settled in on the next drive, hitting five-star USC wide receiver signee Zachariah Branch on a slant for an electric 39-yard touchdown. At halftime, the young signal-caller called for adjustments. After the doctor cleared me, it was all go from there, said Iamaleava, a transfer from Long Beach Poly. 29. Instead, Iamaleava sought consultation after consultation until he was cleared to play in the middle of a Wednesday practice the following week. Iamaleava is the No. Nico Iamaleava (12) QB - Last name is pronounced ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va HIGH SCHOOL An elite quarterback ranked the No. March 17, 2022 10:36 am ET. He was supposed to be out for four to six weeks, doctors initially said. It really just came down to taking what the defense gave me.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. He's a 6-foot-6, 195-pound signal-caller from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. Nico Iamaleava Arrives at Polynesian Bowl Fortunately, he hasn't had to deal with it this season, and he's hungry for more. Boasts a whippy throwing motion despite his longer arms. Also a top volleyball recruit and has an older brother on volleyball team at Long Beach State. Follow Evan Crowell on Twitter: @EvanVCrowell. So, yeah, being tough is in our blood.. Standing at 6 feet, 6 inches, and weighing almost 200 pounds, the 16-year-old was made to be an athlete. I was concerned as a parent, but as a father, I know my son. Hes just different. Jordan Poole is excited about his new opportunity with the Washington Wizards after being traded from the Warriors. 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Uses his twitchy athleticism to evade pass rushers and pick up yards on the ground. Comment from Nico Iamaleava's father shows exactly why the 5-star QB Iamaleava still has the . 2, taking the top spot from Texas quarterback. Despite the loss, Black portrayed his Ollie, the six-month-old elephant seal, was released to the wild on Saturday after three months of rehabilitation at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Newport Beach. Its a grit, according to him, that exists in his DNA, passed down from generation to generation. Where will you find them? On3 Ranks Nico Iamaleava No. 1 Player "This decision, because of what they've done with all the quarterbacks they had before them, just coming in seeing the numbers that Hooker had as opposed to the previous years," Nicholaus Iamaleava said. Learn More. Pearson bent down to talk to his quarterback, suggesting he sit out the rest of the game. 2, taking the top spot from Texas quarterback signee Arch Manning, the nephew of Peyton Manning. DOWNEY, Calif. Walk across the football field at Warren High School in Downey, and you'll spot quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The Downey, California product has one of the lives arms in the 2023 class. He was one of the top players in the 2023 class. New Mexico State to pay $8M in hazing lawsuit, Men's, women's ACC/SEC matchups announced, NCAA updates gambling punishment for athletes, Men's basketball recruiting: The battle for No. They're also gifted athletically, with the reactive quickness to make plays with their mobility. Vols quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Joey Halzle said prior to the Orange Bowl that all of UT's quarterbacks were told they would compete for the starting job. Hes a tough kid as well who will stand in and take a shot and when hes running in the open field, he looks more like a big receiver than a signal caller. Eventually, Pearson persuaded Iamaleava to take the rest of the night off. From rugby, he moved on to flag and then tackle football. Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is Mr. Everything was getting his braids done on Friday, working on that fresh look for a big weekend here at the OT7 event, one of the highest-profile 7-on-7 tournaments all offseason. 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 teams first game of the season March 19 against Compton Dominguez having just stiff-armed a teammate on defense whod tried to prevent him from getting into the end zone. He looks to clearly be the most physically-gifted 2023 quarterback at this stage and is one of the more talented prospects in the cycle, regardless of position. 4 player in the final SI99, one of his . 1 On3 DB / Nico Iamaleava As a College Recruit High-upside signal caller who has the best physical tools among quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle as a high school prospect. And that's one thing Iamaleava exemplifies, what it means to be part of a team. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee football: Nico Iamaleava passes Arch Manning as top prospect. Nico Iamaleava Jr. remembers the day he sustained a compound fracture of a finger on his non-throwing hand during practice earlier this month. I go, What? He goes, Yeah, thats a compound fracture.. I know the level of competitiveness he has. "He has an athletic 6-5 frame and is not just a talented quarterback but a gifted volleyball player as well there are zero character concerns with him and he's a future captain who other players gravitate towards. Nico Iamaleava (12) QB - Last name is pronounced ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va HIGH SCHOOL An elite quarterback ranked the No. We only have three more games (as of now), and I wanted to play with my seniors bad, so I decided to come back early., When Pearson first discussed Iamaleavas injury, he said even though the bone was sticking out of the finger, Iamalea, Just coming from a Samoan family, Iamaleava said, when asked where he gets his backbone. [5] He was named the Polynesian Football Player of the Year. Even as the lead extended to 15-0 before the half, he was a restless ball of energy, pacing back and forth along the sideline during defensive possessions and cradling a football under his arm like a newborn baby. Thats a bigger question. His ultimate plan is to make it to the NFL. Hometown. Although he played a variety of positions from safety to receiver, Iamaleava landed on being a quarterback. Elite QB Nico Iamaleava Talks Tennessee Official Visit, will get another opportunity to showcase his talent, has the full attention of Volunteer fans who are eager to see, FINAL: Tennessee Loses First SEC Game, Kentucky Finds Footing, WATCH: Rick Barnes Addresses Media After Kentucky Loss, Top In-state Target On Campus for Junior Day. Its only Tua [Tagovailoa], and maybe a few [others], Iamaleava said. I could probably get it 75, maybe, he said. 1 overall. So Iamaleava must progress enough to at least fill the backup role behind Milton or even challenge him. Enter five-star quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava one of Tennessee's top targets in the class of 2023. I believe Joe will be ready to play at an elite level. Still developing in terms of some technical aspects of the game. SI All-American recently ranked him as the No. QB Nico Iamaleava brings winning attitude to Warren football But when the whistle blew to start spring practice, he was at the back of the line. So I was like, Man, how can we tape this to play? Then as we went to the hospital, they told me I was out four to six weeks. When he committed in March 2022, Iamaleava - the top Class of 2023 recruit in the country, according to On3 - made national news not only for his pledge but also because of his NIL opportunities.As The Athletic has since reported, Iamaleava reportedly signed a deal with Spyre Sports Group in which . Competitive player who embraces physicality and contact as a runner. Nico Iamaleava is a five-star quarterback committed to Tennessee football. Tennessee football nabbed a commitment from five-star quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava on Monday, providing a crown jewel to its growing 2023 class. On3.com ranked him as the No. Nico Iamaleava's Spring Role Changes With Tayven Jackson's Departure Standing at 6 feet, 6 inches, and weighing almost 200 pounds, the 16-year-old was made to be an athlete. Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. didnt notice the blood dripping down his arm. 10 in the nation and No. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. 1 recruit in the. He was Hendon Hookers talented backup and the Orange Bowl MVP in UTs win over Clemson in December. 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. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson. 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Iamaleava was elevated to the No. Iamaleava will play in the Polynesian Bowl on Friday and has officially arrived for practices. "Just the leadership, the responsibility you have and control of the team," Iamaleava said. 1, key risers and new faces, NMSU players settle hazing lawsuit, attorney says, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. The staff has 2021 starter Hendon Hooker returning in 2022, as well as backup Joe Milton. "I'm probably the worst sore loser ever because I don't lose regularly at the house," he said with a laugh. In the first half, contrary to the fireworks show of his first game, as Pearson put it, Iamaleava was struggling to move the ball. Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava will play in the Polynesian Bowl this week. But Moore and Shuler are walk-ons. His younger brother Madden is a freshman quarterback at Warren. 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Milton was 19-for-28 passing for 251 yards and three touchdowns against Clemson. Nico Iamaleava earned offensive MVP honors at the Polynesian Bowl, after completing 13 of 20 passes for 186 yards, one touchdown and one interception. A few minutes into the second quarter, with Warren clinging to an 8-0 lead, he strode off the field and banged his helmet into the turf in frustration. He joins top-100 tight end Ethan Davis as blue-chip prospects in the five-man class. Nico Iamaleava: 'I love everything about Tennessee' football Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case. 6 pick in last months draft did just that in his first game in Las Vegas against the Detroit Pistons as Orlando fell 89-78 inside the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday. Two weeks ago it was believed Iamaleava might be out for the season with a compound fracture of a finger on his non . Trainers, coaches and players huddle around Nicholaus Iamaleava after he re-injured his left index finger Friday. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook @VolunteerCountry & follow us on Twitter at @VCountryFN. Iamaleava transferred from Poly to Downey (Calif.) Warren before the start of his junior season. Because while talent in this landscape is everywhere, Nico's winning attitude and drive are uniquely his own. Nico Iamaleava earns MVP honors at Polynesian Bowl. But is Iamaleava ready to play in all the other ways that matter? Hes a natural leader with a high compete level and a great off the field work ethic. Don't worry, Vol fans. 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. Its the fourth quarter!. So hes been a tough kid all throughout growing up; its just how I raised him. 4 overall player in the class. Tennessee lands No. Not only did he not have surgery, he only had half a practice under his belt over a two-week period ahead of his fantastic performance against Mayfair. Over the trailing defender, far enough away from the safety to take the . I dont care how you were recruited, whether you were a walk-on or not. Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava announces first national NIL deal Nico Iamaleava's Spring Role Changes With Tayven Jackson's Departure Quarterback Tayven Jackson entered the transfer portal on Friday, which changes Nico Iamaleava's spring role now changes. He also rushed for 65 yards on just five attempts. As one of eight siblings, some might say he's an expert. Iamaleava's commitment immediately jumpstarts the Vols' 2023 recruiting class, pushing them from No.

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