The Southern California native was a five-star recruit in the class of 2023 and the No. 2 player in the country. His brother Madden had originally committed to UCLA during the most recent recruiting window, but flipped his commitment and signed with Arkansas. Madden signed with the Razorbacks in December and is a four-star recruit.

Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to transfer to UCLA, a source briefed on the process said. Iamaleava officially entered the transfer portal Wednesday with a “do not contact” label. He left Tennessee last week after attempts to rework his contract with a Tennessee name, image and likeness (NIL) collective went public.

Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to transfer to UCLA, according to The Athletic, ending a quick but significant week for 247Sports' top-ranked player in the portal. Tennessee moved on from the Southern California native last week ahead of its spring game and the opening of the spring portal window,