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Nico Iamaleava Emerging as Leader, Playmaker for UCLA
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava's collegiate career has been a roller coaster through three years, but entering Year 2 with the Bruins, new head coach Bob Chesney has nothing but great things to say about the rising redshirt junior. Chesney said Iamaleava has emerged as a clear leader for the program, and he is "as electric as any quarterback right now in college football." Through 26 career starts with Tennessee and UCLA, the former five-star recruit has completed 64% of his passes for 4,858 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, adding 934 yards and 10 scores on the ground. Once viewed as a future first-round NFL Draft pick, Iamaleava can earn his way back into the spotlight with a big 2026 campaign. He was last in the headlines for leaving Tennessee after last year's spring practice, but living up to his hype as a high school prospect could change the narrative for the 21-year-old.
Source: On3
Source: On3
