Georgia 5-star QB commit Dylan Raiola lights up first-half scoreboard
It was yet another impressive stat line for Buford (Ga.) five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola on Friday night.
The elite Georgia commit blew open the first half of Buford’s game against Lawrenceville (Ga.) Mountain View. Raiola never saw the second half — going 10-of-12 passing for 205 yards and four touchdowns with an additional rushing touchdown in just two quarters.
Raiola is the nation’s No. 13 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 also the No. 2 quarterback and No. 2 player from the state of Georgia.
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Raiola committed to Georgia back in May after decommitting from Ohio State last December.
“How Georgia goes about their business has always jumped out to me,” Raiola told On3 in January. “They are very professional. Coach (Kirby) Smart is a unique head coach. He is a winner in the SEC. He’s won back-to-back national championships and Georgia is rolling right now. Coach Smart’s trying to make Georgia into Alabama, and you can kind of feel the shift going on. I’ve been to Georgia a lot and it is a special place.”
Dylan Raiola Scouting Summary
On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about Raiola 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.”
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