Nico Iamaleava could have Joe Burrow-like rise this fall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is highlighted as a quarterback with potential for a significant rise ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft, according to analysts Todd McShay and Steve Muench. Having transferred to UCLA after a tumultuous period at Tennessee, Iamaleava is now positioned under new offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy, who may cater to his mobile style. This fall may serve as a critical opportunity for Iamaleava to showcase his abilities and improve his draft prospects, similar to the trajectories of quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels in previous seasons. Analysts believe Iamaleava's performance could move him into the top draft conversation.
- •Nico Iamaleava named an under-the-radar quarterback for the upcoming season.
- •He transferred to UCLA after leaving Tennessee, facing a tumultuous situation.
- •New offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy will utilize Iamaleava's mobility.
- •Analysts predict he could rise into the top draft conversations this year.
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Former Tennessee Vols quarterback named as the player who could make a Joe Burrow-like rise this fall
"There seems to always be a quarterback who makes an unexpected big jump during the college football season, and it could be a former Tennessee Vols quarterback that makes that jump this fall.
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