Is Nico Iamaleava starting?
Nico Iamaleava is the projected starter at QB for UCLA Bruins.
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A Five-Star Talent
A 5-star recruit out of Warren, ranked #3 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 1,928 passing yards, 13 TD, 7 INT. That's 89% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #9
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1928 | 13 | 7 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★★5-star
- Composite
- 0.9980
- National Rank
- #3
- High School
- Warren
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 74th-percentile production (×0.81 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 69.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · UCLA Bruins
- 1969Nico IamaleavaStarter
- 21054Madden Iamaleava
- 31753Colton Gumino
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.