247Sports Has Nico Iamaleava as a "Rising Star"

247Sports released an article detailing 11 players primed to breakout in the next college football season, including Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been one of the most-discussed players of the offseason. Quarterback Hendon Hooker set the bar for what a signal caller can accomplish at the University of Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel; many seem to expect that Iamaleava could clear that bar.

247Sports national analyst Brad Crawford previewed the next college football season by identifying the 11 next "rising stars" in the sport. Iamaleava was one of eleven featured, and the national expectations continue to climb for the talented California gunslinger. He's got a chance to make noise in a crowded SEC quarterback picture, which is already saying a lot.

"The former five-star has a chance to finish in the top tier of players at the position in the SEC. That's saying something considering Quinn Ewers, Carson Beck and Jaxson Dart are all back after banner campaigns for top 10 teams. Iamaleava will get his crack to outshine several highly-regarded quarterbacks this season and based on his talent level and what's returning at receiver for the Vols, he should flex." - Brad Crawford on Nico Iamaleava

Tennessee Volunteers QB Nico Iamaleava during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Nico Iamaleava)

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