Dillon Gabriel calls king bed his favorite purchase from NIL money

When looking at On3’s NIL 100, not many are better than Dillon Gabriel. The Oregon quarterback finds himself at No. 10 overall and No. 8 in the college football world. Gabriel has struck deals with multiple brands, dating back to his time with the Oklahoma Sooners.

So with some extra cash in his pocket, Gabriel has been able to splurge and buy himself a few nice things. He has been logical with his spending though, attempting to buy things he can use on a daily basis. None more enjoyable than a king-size bed, something he’s gotten since moving up to the Pacific Northwest.

“I try to purchase things you’ll use every day,” Gabriel said. “Me and my girlfriend used to have a full bed. It was tough. But once we got the king bed it was like she was on a whole other island. You get your space, so that was huge. Helps me with sleeping.”

Recovery is as important as anything for an athlete. Being able to get a good night’s sleep, especially a couple of days before game time can be the difference between a good performance and a bad one. Gabriel did not know the exact brand of his mattress but could not speak higher of the experience.

A few other items Gabriel mentioned buying were a Tempurpedic neck pillow and a couch — both something to use on a daily basis.

However, the cutest of them all may be the dog he bought and named Winston. A miniature golden schnauzer, there’s nothing better than man’s best friend.

Dillon Gabriel believes Dan Lanning is “refreshing” to play for

Gabriel spent two years at Oklahoma and got the program back on the right track during the 2023 season. But with Jackson Arnold in Norman, his time to start was coming and Gabriel felt like he needed a fresh start as well to elevate his game.

He landed on Oregon and head coach Dan Lanning, calling the experience “refreshing.” Despite being on campus for just a few months, Gabriel is enjoying his time with Lanning.

“It’s been refreshing I think. A young coach who gets it and is challenging us but also not demeaning, not saying I’ve had that experience in my time,” said Gabriel, who then noted Lanning’s mindset.

“I think it’s just been refreshing, you know. I think he’s very innovative in the way he thinks, whether it’s scheme or even just how we practice, what we do, how we do what we do. I think that’s very important, because a lot of people are doing the same things, but trying to find your edge. And I think that he’s done a really good job of that just within my four months of being here.”