Report: Nico Iamaleava transferring to Warren High

Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is transferring high schools again. According to a report from Greg Biggins, the Tennessee commit is headed back to Downey (Calif.) Warren after spending a semester at Long Beach (Calif.) Poly. Iamaleava played his sophomore and junior seasons at Warren before transferring in March to Poly, where he played his freshman year.

The 6-foot-5.5, 195 pound quarterback is the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 3 quarterback in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also listed as the No. 2 player in California.

“He just felt more comfortable at Warren,” Iamaleava’s father Nic told Biggins about the transfer. “We’ve always had a good relationship with coach Pearson and Nico is still tight with all of the players there. There was a time when we weren’t sure if he would play this fall but he’s excited and ready to go. Madden is excited too to play one last year with his older brother so it’s a good thing right now.” 

Nico Iamaleava On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Nico Iamaleava:

“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.”