Iamaleava was set to make $2.5 million at Tennessee earlier than reportedly asking for a $1.5 million elevate, which the Vols rebuffed, prompting his beautiful spring exit.
Final season, Iamaleava led Tennessee to the Faculty Soccer Playoff, the place it misplaced to eventual nationwide champion Ohio State within the first spherical.
In 13 begins, Iamaleava was 213-of-334 (63.8 %) for two,616 yards (7.8 yards per try), 19 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Per On3, his NIL valuation is $3.1 million. Nonetheless, with SEC guidelines prohibiting him from transferring throughout the convention and restricted energy convention choices elsewhere, Iamaleava might wrestle to earn that a lot within the spring portal.
Iamaleava was a five-star recruit out of highschool and the No. 2 overall prospect within the 2023 class.
Just a few of the non-SEC groups that showed interest in him out of highschool are logical matches this fall. Miami, UCLA, Oregon State and Florida State have already dipped into the portal. Arizona, Arizona State, BYU and Pittsburgh have established returning starters. USC, Oregon and Ohio State are anticipated handy the reins to promising younger gamers who already know their offensive methods.
Notre Dame has a quarterback battle between redshirt junior Steve Angeli and redshirt freshman CJ Carr. Whereas the Irish had been profitable after including Riley Leonard by way of the portal, they won’t be determined sufficient to acquiesce to Iamaleava’s NIL calls for.
On Monday, On3’s Pete Nakos reported that North Carolina, initially anticipated to point out curiosity, was unlikely to pursue the junior quarterback.
Which may change when, not if, Iamaleava’s worth drops. As one energy convention college basic supervisor told ESPN on Tuesday: “I believe he has zero market.”
“It will likely be an fascinating take a look at of how good and disciplined schools are in taking a look at him,” the overall supervisor added.
Iamaleava seemingly badly misjudged his worth on the open market. With few groups calling, he might need to take lower than he was owed at Tennessee to discover a dwelling in 2025.
