Madden Iamaleava Reportedly Commits to UCLA from Arkansas, Follows Brother Nico

Madden Iamaleava is following in his older brother Nico Iamaleava’s footsteps and is reportedly committing to UCLA, per ESPN’s Chris Low.

The freshman quarterback began his college career at Arkansas but is heading west to join his brother after entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Madden was previously committed to UCLA in May 2024 before changing course and signing with Arkansas during the early signing period on Dec. 4, per ESPN's Eli Lederman.

His exit from the Razorbacks comes just one day after his older brother, Nico Iamaleava, announced his commitment to UCLA out of the transfer portal. Nico spent two seasons at Tennessee but reportedly had a dispute over NIL compensation with the program.

Just over a week ago, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel confirmed the Volunteers were moving on from Nico after the quarterback missed a Friday practice and team meetings without notifying the staff.

According to ESPN’s Chris Low, Nico had been seeking at least $4 million in NIL earnings after previously making $2.4 million.

Madden will enter the Bruins program with four years of eligibility remaining.