On3 2024 5-Star Countdown: No. 1, QB Dylan Raiola

As the 2022 recruiting cycle (mostly) closed in February, the attention shifted to the Class of 2023. But not completely. Schools across the country are already in the thick of things with the sophomore class, with top-end prospects already racking up double-digit offer lists. Those players won’t be able to sign for a minimum of 21 months, but getting in early on their recruitment is becoming a bigger priority than ever.

As the 2024 class is just finishing their first or second season of varsity football, their skill sets — and ultimately evaluations — will change drastically in the next two years. The physical transformations that happen in between sophomore and junior season are the biggest at any point in the recruiting process. That makes it challenging to nail down the truly elite prospects that deserve five-star status. As such, On3 has given out just three of those honors in its initial full ranking of the 2024 class.

Checking in the the No. 1 prospect in the country is Chandler (Ariz.) quarterback Dylan Raiola. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound signal-caller is one of the country’s most sought-after prospects, regardless of class. Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State are just a handful of the schools that will be duking it out to land his services.

Dylan Raiola Scouting Summary

“Advanced arm talent with the ability to make a wide variety of high-level throws as a high school underclassman. Looks like the top quarterback prospect and overall arm talent in the 2024 cycle early on. Physically developed at around 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Has a natural, loose throwing motion with unique arm dexterity to deliver off-platform and from multiple arm slots. Already has a deep catalog of throws as a rising junior in high school. Easily drives the ball to all levels of the field. Played both under center and in the shotgun as a sophomore. 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. Primarily a pass-first quarterback as a sophomore, not running for many yards. Turned in one of the more productive sophomore seasons among top 2024 quarterbacks. The son of 14-year NFL center Dominic Raiola. Also a standout baseball player as a pitcher and catcher.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings