Georgia 5-star QB commit Dylan Raiola attends Nebraska wrestling match during visit

Buford (Ga.) five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola is on his official visit to Nebraska this weekend, and he’s taking in sights and sounds around campus in Lincoln.

Raiola attended Nebraska’s wrestling match against South Dakota State on Saturday. New of his official visit to Nebraska came as a bit of a surprise on Monday just over a week out from National Signing Day. Raiola has been committed to Georgia since May 15.

Georgia 5-star QB commit Dylan Raiola is in attendance at a Nebraska wrestling match tonight during his official visit with the Huskers🌽

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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) December 17, 2023

The Huskers were in the race for Raiola’s commitment before he chose the ‘Dawgs in the spring. He was initially committed to Ohio State before he decommitted from the Buckeyes last December.

Family ties are strong in Lincoln for Raiola. Dylan’s father, Dominic, was a second-round pick out of Nebraska in 2001 as an offensive lineman. His uncle, Donovan Raiola, is currently Nebraska’s offensive line coach. Donovan Raiola recently was extended with a 53% pay raise.

“Well, you know his uncle, Donovan Raiola, is the offensive line coach at Nebraska,” Nebraska insider Sean Callahan said about Nebraska working to flip Raiola on Monday. “He was the only coach retained from the Scott Frost coaching staff. The offensive line played well this year and things are really strong, I think, with Matt Rhule and Donovan Raiola. So it looks like his position is solid in Lincoln with this coaching staff.

“But you know, the Raiola family came to a game again this year in Lincoln. They were on the sideline for a home game (against Michigan), and they did that last year as well. You just didn’t think much of it in that he’s committed to Georgia, he moved to Buford, Georgia, to be closer to his new school. So nobody could’ve really thought that this would all come out.”

Dylan Raiola Recruiting Profile

Raiola is the nation’s No. 17 overall prospect and No. 3 quarterback in the 2024 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. 

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.”