Josh Heupel Identifies Elite Hidden Trait For Nico Iamaleava

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel broke down an important part of quarterback Nico Iamaleava's game on the football field.

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel broke down an important part of quarterback Nico Iamaleava's game on the football field.

The Tennessee Volunteers hit the field on Saturday afternoon for their annual "Orange and White" spring game. The Vols will perform in front of excited fans, prospective recruits, and a large television audience. Many of these eyes are tuning in to watch quarterback Nico Iamaleava, a blue-chip recruit who took him Citrus Bowl MVP honors in his first career start.

Everyone raves about the physical tools and leadership that come with Iamaleava. However, head coach Josh Heupel sees more traits that should allow him to play quarterback at a high level in college. Heupel joined Greg McElroy on the "Always College Football Show" to discuss what trait Iamaleava has that the average fan may not notice.

"One of the great traits that a lot of guys won't see if you're just watching him on TV is his ability to process information over the middle of the football field," Heupel explained to McElroy. "He's got a great understanding of bodies in movement and windows that are opening up. He's a great anticipating thrower. Really proud of what he's done up to this point in this offseason. Obviously, we need him to have great urgency here as we get to the back half of spring ball and really through the summer to put himself in a position to play the way we need him to."

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