LOOK: Dan Orlovsky drops potential hint on Dylan Raiola recruitment
Dan Orlovsky took to Twitter Sunday night to drop a cryptic hint at what’s to come for Georgia football. It comes approximately a year after the ESPN NFL and College Football Analyst spoke with On3’s Chad Simmons about five-star-plus quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Orlovsky tweeted, “Hearing big things happening in ATHENS,” while tagging Georgia football at the end of the tweet and adding eyes and fire emojis. The instant assumption is that Orlovsky is referring to Raiola. The two have a close relationship with Orlovsky serving as Matthew Stafford’s backup in Detroit when Raiola’s father, Dominic, was the starting center.
That assumption appears to be correct as the edit history on the tweet says that it originally said “Most talented player at the position since Stafford….”
Orlovsky told Simmons in March of last year that Raiola reminds him of Patrick Mahomes and that he’s as gifted as any quarterback he has seen in a long time.
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“I think he is very aware of how talented he is and I think he is very aware of how bright his future could be, but I don’t think in any way that he is caught up in it,” Orlovsky said.
“He has special ability, special character, special drive, and special motivation. I honestly believe Dylan will be a No. 1 pick. He has what it takes to be that guy.”
Dylan Raiola’s Scouting Report
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, 230 pounds. 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. 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. Primarily a pass-first quarterback as a junior, not running for many yards and finishing with -82 yards rushing – an anomaly for a top quarterback prospect. Will need to show more mobility and playmaking ability. Transferred to his third 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.
