Dylan Raiola made his long-awaited commitment decision this week. The quarterback has decided to play college football at the University of Georgia. This is quite the move after he had given his words to Ryan Day-led Ohio State Buckeyes last year.
Rated as the No.1 prospect in the recruiting class of 2024, Raiola also had offers from the likes of Alabama, USC, Notre Dame, Nebraska, and Oregon. However, the talented signal-caller settled on Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs.
A whole lot has been said on social media about the identity of the Pinnacle High School quarterback. In this article, we shall unravel some details concerning the the soon-to-be college football star.
Dylan Raiola's origins
Dylan Raiola was born to Dominic and Yvonne Raiola on May 9, 2005, in Gilbert, Arizona. Dylan is the middle child in the family. He has an elder sister named Taylor, and a younger brother named Dayton.
His father, Dominic Raiola, was a former offensive lineman, who played his entire 14-season career in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Senior Raiola was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and is of Italian ancestry.
His mother, Yvonne Raiola, hails from Kailua, Hawaii. She completed her high school education at Kamehameha High School before pursuing higher education at the University of Hawaii. Notably, Yvonne actively participated in water polo during her college years.
Dylan has been fortunate to grow up in an environment that values athletics, which has undoubtedly been one of his greatest advantages. It is worth noting that his uncle, Donovan Raiola, also enjoyed a successful career as an NFL athlete while his grandfather played college football at the University of Miami.
Dylan Raiola High School Career
Raiola played high school football across three institutions. The quarterback started at Burleson High School in Burleson, Texas. In his sophomore year at the school, Raiola showcased his impressive skills, throwing for 3,341 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Following the conclusion of that season, Raiola made a transfer to Chandler High School in Arizona. In his junior season at Chandler High, he continued to exhibit his talent, amassing a total of 2,435 passing yards and 22 touchdowns with just 5 interceptions.
For his senior season, Raiola made another transfer, this time to Pinnacle High School in Phoenix. He further solidified his reputation as a top talent at Pinnacle High. Notably, Raiola has been recognized as the top overall recruit in the 2024 class.
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