Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava reportedly is negotiating a new multimillion-dollar NIL deal just ahead of the transfer portal opening on April 16.

While the timing of it all puts some pressure on Tennessee, it also places Iamaleava behind the 8-ball. There's no doubt that, were he to hit the portal, plenty of suitors would be willing to take a swing on his pedigree,

But it also means convincing your own players to remain, which is reportedly what Tennessee is trying to do with quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Pete Nakos of On 3 reported Thursday the Volunteers and Iamaleava are undergoing "active contract negotiations ahead of the 2025 season" that may or may not "impact whether he enters the spring transfer portal.