Early signing period: Nico Iamaleava signs with Tennessee

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava signs with Tennessee.

The 2022 early signing period is taking place Dec. 21-23 for the 2023 recruiting signing class.

The 2022 early signing period is Josh Heupel’s second as Tennessee’s head coach. He was hired as the Vols’ head coach in Jan. 2021.

Heupel guided the Vols to a 10-2 regular season in 2022.

No. 6 Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play No. 7 Clemson (11-2, 8-0 ACC) in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30.

Kickoff between the Vols and Tigers is slated for 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Nicholaus Iamaleava signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound quarterback is from Warren High School in Downey, California.

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Social media buzz following Nico Iamaleava Jr. committing to Tennessee

A look at social media buzz following 2023 quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr. committing to Tennessee.

2023 quarterback prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound quarterback played at Warren High School in Downey, California last year. He transferred to Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California ahead of the 2022 season.

The 2023 prospect announced Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Miami and Oregon as his top five schools March 16.

Tennessee offered Iamaleava Jr. on May 12, 2021. He visited Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

Following the announcement of Iamaleava Jr.’s commitment to Tennessee, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz.

Social media buzz for Iamaleava Jr.’s commitment to Tennessee is listed below.

2023 quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr. commits to Tennessee

2023 quarterback prospect Nico Iamaleava Jr. commits to Tennessee.

2023 quarterback prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound quarterback played at Warren High School in Downey, California last year. He transferred to Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California ahead of the 2022 season.

The 2023 prospect announced Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Miami and Oregon as his top five schools March 16.

Tennessee offered Iamaleava Jr. on May 12, 2021. He visited Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

Vols’ 2023 recruiting tracker: Quarterback offers

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2023 quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr. announces top-five schools

2023 quarterback prospect Nico Iamaleava Jr. announces his top-five schools.

2023 quarterback prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. announced his top-five schools Wednesday.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound quarterback played at Warren High School in Downey, California last year. He has transferred to Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California in 2022.

Tennessee offered Iamaleava Jr. on May 12, 2021. He visited Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

Vols’ 2023 recruiting tracker: Quarterback offers

Iamaleava Jr. has Power Five scholarship offers from Tennessee, Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, BYU, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, UCLA, USC, Utah and Washington State.

Below are Iamaleava Jr.’s top-five schools he announced Wednesday.

Marcus Higgs discusses Tennessee visit, playing with Nico Iamaleava and Jordan Anderson

Running back Marcus Higgs discusses Tennessee visit and playing with quarterback Nico Iamaleava and wide receiver Jordan Anderson.

2023 running back prospect Marcus Higgs visited Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

The 5-foot-11, 210-pound running back is from Warren High School in Downey, California.

“I loved Tennessee,” Higgs told Vols Wire of his visit. “The fans gave great vibes to be around and excellent support, and the weather felt nice. I really did enjoy my time out there.”

Higgs is a versatile player. He has the ability to run up the middle, become a receiver out of the backfield and pass protect.

Higgs discussed what he could bring to Tennessee and Josh Heupel’s offense.

“Honestly, I think I can bring a lot to an offense like Tennessee being as versatile as I am,” he said. “Him (Heupel) and the staff were very welcoming, they treated me very well.”

At Warren, Higgs has played alongside Tennessee targets quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava and wide receiver Jordan Anderson.

“Playing with Nico and Jordan is a blessing,” Higgs said. “They bring so much to a team with their talent and it makes it hard for teams to stop all three of us.”

Jordan Anderson details Vols’ visit, Josh Heupel’s offense, playing with Nico Iamaleava

‘Josh Heupel’s Offense’ e-book now available

Jordan Anderson details Vols’ visit, Josh Heupel’s offense, playing with Nico Iamaleava

Wide receiver Jordan Anderson details his Tennessee offer and visit, Josh Heupel’s offense, and playing with quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Tennessee and second-year head coach Josh Heupel have offered 2024 wide receiver prospect Jordan Anderson.

The 6-foot, 160-pound Anderson is from Millikan High School in Long Beach, California.

Walker was offered by the Vols on Saturday during his visit to Tennessee.

He discussed his visit with Vols Wire.

“My visit was great,” Anderson told Vols Wire. “The hospitality was the thing that really stood out to me, just knowing the coaches are willing to spend time with you and do things with you is good for me. 

“Coach Heupel is a great coach. I finally got time to meet him and spend some time with him. He’s definitely a head coach you would want to get coached up by. I want to get back up here soon to spend more time with Coach for sure.”

Anderson has played the X-receiver position and in the slot in high school. Both positions showcase vertical and rub routes in Heupel’s offensive system. 

Anderson mentioned he is accustomed to running both routes and noted he likes Heupel’s offense, describing it as “very fast.” 

Before transferring to Millikan, Anderson played alongside quarterback and Tennessee target Nicholaus Iamaleava. 2023 quarterback prospect Iamaleava also visited Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

“Our connection is just different, we have been doing this since we were 12,” Anderson said of Iamaleava. “I think that helps us out just knowing each other’s game.

“He knows where to put the ball at and where I want it against every coverage. I also think I do a good job of letting him know what I see and certain routes I want against certain coverages.”

‘Josh Heupel’s Offense’ e-book now available

2023 quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. attends Lady Vols softball game

2023 quarterback prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. attends Lady Vols softball game.

2023 quarterback prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. visited Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound quarterback is from Warren High School in Downey, California. Tennessee offered Iamaleava Jr. on May 12, 2021.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

Vols’ 2023 recruiting tracker: Quarterback offers

Iamaleava Jr. attended Tennessee’s softball game Sunday. The Lady Vols defeated Virginia, 5-0, at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

“Vol softball game, supporting the fam,” Iamaleava Jr. announced. “Vol Nation is amazing.”

Iamaleava Jr. has Power Five scholarship offers from Tennessee, Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, BYU, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, UCLA, USC, Utah and Washington State.

University of Tennessee softball versus Virginia on March 6, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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Tennessee Vols’ football recruiting: List of visitors for first weekend in March

A list of football recruiting prospects visiting Tennessee during the first weekend in March.

Second-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and his staff continue to recruit future Vols.

Tennessee will host prospects during the first weekend in March.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

Vols’ 2023 recruiting tracker: Quarterback offers

Vols’ 2023 recruiting tracker: Running back offers

Ahead of prospects being on campus, student-athletes posted on social media about their upcoming visit to Tennessee.

Below are visit announcements from prospects.

Ducks make Top-12 for 5-star QB Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. in 2023

Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr., a 5-star QB in the class of 2023, listed the Oregon Ducks in his top-12.

Things are certainly looking up for the Oregon Ducks on the recruiting trail, with 5-star QB prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. announcing his top-12 schools for the future, including the Ducks.

According to 247Sports, Iamaleava is ranked as the No. 17 player in the class of 2023, and the No. 4 rated quarterback.

Iamaleava has a few other Pac-12 schools on his list, including Oregon State and UCLA. The 5-star recruit also is looking at Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Alabama.

Though he won’t announce his commitment for quite some time, it’s a win for the Ducks to at least be in the running. After the turnover the followed the departure of Mario Cristobal, Oregon has seen a few wins on the recruiting front recently, with Dan Lanning convincing RB Seven McGee to stay in Eugene, and OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu to opt-out of the 2022 NFL draft and come back for one last season with the Ducks.

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2023 5-star quarterback from California set to visit Tennessee

2023 5-star quarterback from California is set to visit Tennessee for the Vanderbilt game.

First-year head coach Josh Heupel and his Tennessee staff continue to recruit future Vols.

2023 prospect Nicholaus Iamaleava Jr. announced he is set to visit Tennessee.

“On my way to Knoxville,” Iamaleava Jr. said on Twitter Friday.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound quarterback is from Warren High School in Downey, California. Tennessee offered Iamaleava Jr. on May 12.

Tennessee (6-5, 3-4 SEC) will play Vanderbilt (2-9, 0-7 SEC) Saturday in Week 13 at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff is slated for 3:45 p.m. EST and will be televised by SEC Network.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

Tennessee’s 2022 football commitment tracker

Big board: Tennessee’s 2022 football recruiting class by position

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