2. Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee)
Iamaleava had an outstanding 2024 season in leading the Tennessee Volunteers to the third-best record in the SEC (10-2, 6-2) and a second-place tie with Georgia. The Volunteer quarterback will be a sophomore in terms of eligibility. The 6-foot-6 Iamaleava threw for 2,512 yards in 12 games this season, 19 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He completed 65.7% of his passes and also ran for 311 yards and one rushing touchdown.