If I’m Nic Iamaleava, I’ve had enough of this whole mess of college football, mainly because he’s mishandled the entire endeavor. Here’s what I imagine has gone through Nico’s father’s mind on more than one occasion. While somewhat in jest, I don’t think this is a reach given how the Iamaleava entourage has acted during Nico Iamaleava’s time in college football.
Tennessee, UCLA or whomever might be chasing my son down for his quarterbacking services just missed out.
It’s time for my son to go to the NFL.
Forget the fact that my son has barely shown enough NFL ability to get drafted, much less rake in a cool couple of millions or more for his services as a high draft pick. There is no debate. My son is just too good for college football, which has proven to be a sport that is only out to limit my son’s earning potential. What a waste of time the whole college football thing has proven to be.
Why would should my son go to UCLA, as has been widely reported? They’re not even going to be able to pay my son as much as he was already receiving from Tennessee, which wasn’t nearly enough. The Bruins also can’t get my son ready for the NFL any better than the Vols could have done.
Forget about the secret negotiations. Everything is out in the open in the NFL. Both schools – and any others that want to try to land his services – can step off. It’s time to truly go to pro.
Who cares about the fact that my son isn’t eligible for the NFL since he isn’t three years out of high school? That sure sounds antiquated and perhaps even illegal nowadays, especially since the NCAA’s past rules have been easily shot down in court. Do you really think the NFL’s eligibility rules will hold up legally? Let’s find out.
I’m well aware that former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett unsuccessfully tried to enter the NFL before he was three years out of high school. Ultimately, he lost that court case, but only on appeal. There was at least one judge that initially saw it his way. I’m willing to bet that there’s more out there that realize it is fundamentally illegal to prevent an adult from earning a living in the United States. We’ve already seen that in college football despite all their shortcomings.
Why should my son risk further damage to his playing career by subjecting himself to one or more seasons in college football? He could get hurt. He could play poorly. The second half of the 2025 season is proof that my son is ready to play football at the highest level. Besides, he’s practically made for it.
I’m not risking injury on another season in college football when my son is built for the NFL. He is 6-foot-6, 220 pounds and will only get bulkier. He can run, although it’s not his strong suit, has a strong arm and is insanely accurate. He’s just too much for college football. It’s time to lock arms with the big boys.
Nico can use the upcoming season to work with a quarterback coach with an NFL pedigree. He can use a rookie season to further bulk up. Given his talent, it would be a shock if my son didn’t enter the 2026 season as a starting NFL quarterback. Then, stardom and, more importantly, lots of money will be at his finger tips. Cha ching!
The current transfer portal in college football is set up for my son to fail. By transferring in the spring portal, he has a slim chance to have an impact this fall. Moreover, if he does have an impact, it won’t be in an offense that gets him ready for the NFL. My family has had enough of the gimmick offenses in college football.
My son will have spent three seasons toiling in the minor leagues of college football. That’s just not right. He doesn’t need the college experience nor the memories that come with that. He’ll make friends and lifelong memories in the NFL. He certainly doesn’t need an education. That’s for chumps with no physical ability to be professional athletes.
Is he ready to lead and be the face of a franchise? Perhaps not yet, but I’ll take care of that. If he’s not ready, I’ll make sure he is by controlling his career and pushing him to be more mature. After all, he does everything I say.
I’m Nic Iamaleava for goodness’ sake. I can even handle his contract negotiations and sponsorship opportunities when he’s an unfettered pro. Nico was never made for college football. He was made for something much better. I have this all figured out. My son is going pro.
