Nico Iamaleava Ranked Top-20 Quarterbacks EA Sports College Football 26

Several college quarterbacks are drawing attention ahead of the 2025 season and the release of EA Sports College Football 26 game. UCLA's Nico Iamaleava, a redshirt sophomore transfer from Tennessee following a public NIL dispute, is ranked between 15th and 16th nationally with an 88 overall rating, reflecting respect despite some media skepticism. Iamaleava aims to lead UCLA, which is seeking improvement under second-year coach DeShaun Foster after a 5-7 season in their first Big Ten year. Navy's Blake Horvath, rated 90 overall and ranked eighth nationally, impressed with a dual-threat performance leading Navy to a 10-3 season and is the only Group of Five QB in the top 20. Colorado's Kaidon Salter, also rated 88 overall and tied with Iamaleava, is expected to anchor a high-scoring offense under coach Pat Shurmur. These ratings highlight the mix of talent and expectations facing quarterbacks as the new college football season and video game launch approach.