Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has officially decided on his new school and made a statement about his controversial transfer.
Iamaleava has committed to UCLA, he announced Sunday on Instagram. That confirms previous reporting that said the quarterback planned to play for the Bruins in 2025.
Iamaleava briefly addressed his decision to leave Tennessee as part of the announcement. He thanked Volunteers fans for their support, and admitted that he had not planned on leaving as soon as he did.
“To the amazing people in Knoxville, thank you for embracing and uplifting me throughout my time there,” Iamaleava wrote. “I’ll be forever thankful for the support you showed me every step of the way and I’ll always cherish the relationships I built there and the memories I created with my brothers. I believe with all my heart that I gave my all as a Volunteer. I’m truly grateful for the time I had at UT.
“My journey at UT has come to an end. This decision was incredibly difficult, and truthfully, not something I expected to make this soon. But I trust God’s timing, and I believe He’s leading me where I need to be.”
