Trade Deadline: Nico Lamaleava Accepts $120 Million, 3-Year Deal with the Vols

It seems like you’re referencing a scenario where Nico Lamaleava, a prominent football player, has accepted a substantial contract with the Tennessee Volunteers. However, I don’t have real-time data access and, as of my last knowledge update in 2023, Nico Lamaleava is not yet a professional athlete, but rather a highly-touted high school quarterback recruit.

That being said, if this is a hypothetical or recent scenario (which might have occurred after my last update), it suggests a significant development for Tennessee’s football program. A $120 million, 3-year deal would be an unprecedented amount for a college football recruit, which could indicate the involvement of new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules allowing college athletes to earn large sums from endorsements, sponsorships, or possibly even unique contract structures for their on-field performance.

Nico Lamaleava is known for his strong arm, elite recruiting status, and potential to be a future star in college football. If Tennessee landed him with such a deal, it would be a huge win for the program and further bolster their position as a national contender.

Do you want more information or analysis about the potential implications of this move for Tennessee or college football in general?

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava is among the top NIL earners in college football. There have been plenty of rumors about how much the Vols paid in order to land Iamaleava as a highly touted recruit.

247Sports rated Iamaleava as a five-star recruit and the No. 2 ranked player in the 2023 class. On3.com projects Iamaleava as the 13th-highest NIL earner in college athletics.

According to The Athletic’s Chris Branch, Iamaleava landed a massive $8 million deal after committing to Tennessee in 2022.