Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava gets bold take ahead of 2024 campaign

As Tennessee football prepares for a new campaign, they have a new starting quarterback at the helm. Joe Milton III replaces sophomore Nico Iamaleava, an elite prospect in the 2023 class. Iamaleava played as a backup last season and will transfer after Milton moves to the NFL. Many are excited to see the Vols’ new manager in action, including The Late Kick podcast host Josh Pate.”I think Nico Iamaleava is going to be a star in this sport, and I don’t think you have to wait a few years,” Pate said, according to CBS Sports College Football. “I think he will this year. This guy is finally going to be well known in college football.The 6-foot-6, 210-pound signal caller Iamaleava has the physical attributes that scream two words: star potential. . The tall quarterback has many advantages, the biggest of which is the ability to see over the heads of teammates and defenders.Iamaleava is a two-way threat at quarterback who played just five games but managed to throw for 314 yards. In the rushing department, the 19-year-old added three touchdowns on 20 carries. One can only imagine what he could do with a full season of games.Iamaleava showed the season-ending Tennessee Citrus Bowl Game vs. A real glimpse of his skills at the Iowa game. The quarterback finished with three passes and added 151 passing yards and a fourth-down touchdown that culminated in a touchdown. The Vols destroyed the Hawkeyes 35-0, and Iamaleava’s game was basically a warning of what to expect this year in the 2024 SEC.As for Tennessee football, they go 9-4 overall (4-4 in conference). ) and third place in the SEC East. Coach Josh Heupel is entering his fourth season with the Vols and fans are hoping he eventually leads the team to the CFP. Heupel has posted winning seasons the last three years, but Tennessee has yet to be picked in the top four since the CFP format was introduced a decade ago.However, past seasons have shown that the drought may soon be over. In 2022, the Vols posted their best record in years, going 11-2 and ending their run with an Orange Bowl victory over Clemson.Looking at the current roster, Tennessee will likely be a stronger team this coming season. In addition to the prized quarterback, the Vols have a few other familiar faces: defensive lineman James Pearce Jr., wide receiver Squirrel White and defensive end Dylan Sampson. In addition, the team received quality transfer portal additions such as tight end Holden Staes and cornerback Jermod McCoy.Overall, Tennessee could be a dark horse in the SEC this year..