The QB family continues to make waves in college football. Nico Iamaleava, formerly the star quarterback at Tennessee, has officially entered the transfer portal in search of a more lucrative NIL opportunity. Now, his younger brother, Madden Iamaleava, is also making headlines with an unexpected decision. A four-star true freshman, Madden just completed his first spring with the Arkansas Razorbacks after flipping his commitment from UCLA to Arkansas during last December’s early signing period — a move that was widely seen as a big win for the Razorbacks at the time. However, only a few months later, Madden is re-entering the transfer portal. His departure closely follows Nico’s confirmed move to UCLA, and according to multiple reports, Madden is now set to join his brother in Westwood. It’s a surprising turn of events. Standing 6-foot-3, Madden is known as a traditional pocket passer and was ranked No. 145 overall in ESPN’s 2025 recruiting class. He missed his senior high school season due to transfer complications between California schools, which only heightened the anticipation surrounding his college debut.
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For now, Madden is expected to back up his brother Nico at UCLA, at least in the short term. Still, their reunion is generating plenty of excitement among fans. Madden had originally been committed to UCLA for eight months before switching to Arkansas, so it seems the Bruins were always where his heart truly was.
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With the brothers now back together in Los Angeles, the Iamaleava journey takes yet another surprising twist. From Tennessee to Arkansas to UCLA, it seems this story is far from over.
