Nico Iamaleava Out of Tennessee

This definitely has the potential to shape up the 2026 draft in a major way. That said though, for those of you who know of me on the forum, I have been on record in stating that it is possible that neither Arch nor Nico will declare in 2026 but likely 2027. For Nico, unless he has a great 2025, don't expect him to declare in 2026.


More on this in the article here.


Thoughts?!

 

Guy was trying to put himself out to the highest bidder. Oregon coach told Tennessee about it.
The same people that think Shedour has a ****e attitude will be pushing for him next year.

 

He did that sh!t like a slithering snake hiding in the dark. Held TN hostage at the end of the season and got an undisclosed "bump" then comes in 2 days before the spring game wanting $4M and season and a freaking Bugatti. Nico jerseys being burned all over town. It's the guy's dad is a total douche and has not done his son any favors with this crap. They better GTO of town if they have any sense at all.

 

Hold outs now in college football. Everyone had to see this problem coming!!!

Report say Nico Iamaleava who was currently making $2.4 million told Tennessee he was not going to attend Spring practice without a new NIL deal for $4 million.


Not sure I go along with the Idea of this kid thinking he is "Bigger than the Program", just because he wants a pay increase? When a player holds out it doesn't mean he thinks he is bigger than the team, just means that he wants more money!

 

Its precisely why they should not have an NIL deal. It will ultimately ruin college football. I get that these guys worry about injury, couldn’t there be some type of insurance consolation paid for by the NCAA if the player does get hurt based on their projected value? This is precisely why we should have resigned Fields.

 

so how much do football players make on NIL

 

As much as they can get.