5-star QB Dylan Raiola signs with Nebraska

Buford (Ga.) five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola has signed with Nebraska.

Raiola committed to the Huskers earlier this month, flipping his pledge from Georgia, who he had been pledged to May 15. At one point, the five-star signal-caller was also committed to Ohio State.

The 6-foot-2.5, 230-pounder is the No. 16 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is the cycle’s No. 4 quarterback and No. 2 recruit from Georgia.

Raiola is the Huskers’ first five-star signee from the high school ranks since 2008, when they landed in-state offensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler.

Dylan Raiola Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about him as a prospect:

“Advanced arm talent with the ability to make a wide variety of high-level throws as a high school signal-caller. Was identified as a top arm talent and quarterback in the 2024 cycle early on in his high school career. Physically developed at around 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with a 9.75-inch hand. Has continued to add mass later on in his high school career. Owns a natural, loose throwing motion with arm dexterity to deliver off-platform and from multiple arm slots. Showed a deep catalog of throws as a sophomore. Easily drives the ball to all levels of the field. Showed off one of the cycle’s best deep balls at the Elite 11 Finals. Played both under center and in the shotgun as a junior.

“Ahead of the curve as a ball-handler and in the quick passing game. Shows good footwork and awareness in the pocket. Capable of creative plays in the face of pressure. Completed 64% of his passes for 2,287 yards (8.7 yards per attempt) and 21 touchdowns against 5 interceptions as a junior. Primarily a pass-first quarterback as a junior, not running for many yards and finishing with -92 yards rushing – an anomaly for a top quarterback prospect. Will need to show more mobility and playmaking ability and up his overall play as a senior. Can let his throws hang at times. Transferred to his fourth high school prior to his senior season. The son of 14-year NFL center Dominic Raiola. Also a standout baseball player as a pitcher and catcher early in his high school career.”