Nico:
It all starts with the elite signal-caller. He is leading multiple peer recruiting efforts for the Vols, and he has a high success rate currently. But let's start with his play on the field. Iamaleava did not participate in night one on Thursday, but he delivered in his first outings on Saturday. The loading event brought four of the nation's top signal-callers, and Iamaleave simply outdueled Malachi Nelson and Jaden Rashada on Friday night. Both guys were more than efficient throughout the event, but in head-to-head competition, Iameleava was lights out against them. He did not miss. His stock is already high, but he raised it even more on a national level on Friday night.
Elsewhere on the recruiting front, Iamaleava is a captivating prospect for other recruits across multiple classes. His 7v7 team, Team Toa, features multiple top Tennessee prospects, such as John Slaughter, Rico Walker, and Tausili Akana, and they are all there for one reason, to play with Iamaleava. What the touted quarterback brings on the field is special, but what he does on the recruiting trail could help bring an elite class to Rocky Top in 2023.
