History of Nico Iamaleava in Timeline
Nico Iamaleava, born on September 2, 2004, is an American football quarterback. He currently plays for the Tennessee Volunteers. Highly touted as one of the top quarterback recruits in the 2023 class, Iamaleava gained national attention for his skills and athleticism. His decision to join the Volunteers program was seen as a major recruiting win for Tennessee. Iamaleava represents a promising future for the team and is expected to make significant contributions to their success.
September 2, 2004: Birth of Nico Iamaleava
Nico Iamaleava was born on September 2, 2004, in Long Beach, California.
December 2022: Early Enrollment at Tennessee
In December 2022, Nico Iamaleava enrolled early at the University of Tennessee and participated in workouts for the upcoming 2022 Orange Bowl.
2023: Backup Quarterback and Citrus Bowl MVP
During the 2023 regular season, Iamaleava served as the backup quarterback. He became the starting quarterback for the Citrus Bowl in January and led Tennessee to a 35-0 victory over Iowa, earning the Citrus Bowl MVP award.
2023: High School Career and Commitment to Tennessee
In 2023, Nico Iamaleava finished his high school career playing for Warren High School and Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He had a successful senior year and was named Polynesian Football Player of the Year and Polynesian Bowl MVP. He committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee.