Nico Iamaleava, a highly sought-after quarterback, has committed to UCLA following contentious NIL negotiations with Tennessee. His younger brother, Madden, is also transferring to UCLA from Arkansas, creating a unique family dynamic on the team. Madden, a promising prospect ranked No. 145 in the 2025 class, had previously committed to UCLA but briefly joined Arkansas. Both brothers aim to stay close to their California roots while the UCLA program looks to capitalize on Nico's high-profile transfer after a tumultuous negotiation experience. Alongside their skills, their familial connection adds an interesting narrative to the upcoming season.
Nico threw for 19 touchdowns and rushed for three during his time at UT, leading to his transfer to UCLA after unsuccessful NIL negotiations.
The younger Iamaleava did not play his senior season with Long Beach Polytechnic after being declared ineligible, which impacted his recruitment significantly.
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