Nico Iamaleava is leaving Tennessee over an NIL dispute and looking for his next school. Odds have now been listed for where he will end up next.
Iamaleava did not attend Tennessee’s spring practice on Friday over a pay dispute. He reportedly is seeking $4 million in NIL money, and Tennessee was unwilling to meet his price.
Who might be willing to pay that amount? BetOnline.ag has UCLA, North Carolina and USC as the top three favorites for Iamaleava — in that order. Texas Tech, Colorado and Arizona State also have pretty good odds of landing him.
UCLA 2/1
North Carolina 5/2
USC 3/1
Texas Tech 5/1
Colorado 6/1
Arizona State 7/1
Notre Dame 9/1
Maryland 11/1
Oregon 12/1
California 16/1
Syracuse 20/1
Where Iamaleava ends up likely depends on who is willing to pay him the most. This is basically free agency for Iamaleava, who is looking for top dollar.
Iamaleava is from Long Beach, Calif., which makes UCLA and USC his hometown schools. It makes sense for them to be top contenders for him. A report on Monday had UCLA and North Carolina listed among the likely spots for the young quarterback.
In his first year as a full-time starter last season, Iamaleava threw for 2,616 yards with 19 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions. He also rushed for 358 yards and 3 scores while helping the Vols reach the College Football Playoff.
