5-star QB Nico Iamaleava signs with Tennessee

Long Beach (Calif.) Warren five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava has signed with Tennessee.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound Iamaleava is the No. 10 overall prospect and No. 5 quarterback in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 2 player in California.

Iamaleava is Tennessee’s highest-ranked player in its 2023 class and has been committed to the Volunteers since March 21. He is also the first five-star quarterback to sign with Tennessee since 2002.

Iamaleava currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $1.1 million. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Nico Iamaleava Scouting Summary

High-upside signal caller who may have the best physical tools among quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Has one of the stronger arms in the cycle, generating considerable velocity on his throws in camp settings. Tall with a slender build with room to fill out. Boasts a quick, clean throwing motion despite his longer arms. A bouncy, fluid mover who doubles as a top volleyball player. Still developing in terms of some technical aspects of the game. Plays in a high school offense that is heavily skewed towards quick passes and screens. Can continue to improve his accuracy on downfield passes. Has done a very good job taking care of the football with just two interceptions in his first two varsity seasons.