Where is Dillon Gabriel from?

Last Modified Dec 13, 2024 12:14 GMT
Dillon Gabriel. Source: @dillongabriel

Dillon Gabriel is a college football quarterback for the Oregon Ducks, entering the 2024 season as a redshirt senior. He stands 5'11" and weighs 204 pounds. Gabriel previously played for UCF (2019–2021) and Oklahoma (2022–2023) before transferring to Oregon for his final year of eligibility. As a true freshman at UCF in 2019, he started 12 games and passed for 3,653 yards and 29 touchdowns. He helped lead one of the top offenses in the nation and earned MVP honors in the Gasparilla Bowl. During his sophomore season, Gabriel threw for 3,570 yards and 32 touchdowns, ranking among the nation's leaders in several passing categories. His junior year in 2021 was cut short due to a season-ending injury after just three games.

Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oklahoma in 2022 and was named Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year and earned All-Big 12 honors. He passed for 3,168 yards and 25 touchdowns, adding six rushing scores. In 2023, he finished the regular season with 3,660 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 rushing touchdowns, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. Gabriel's breakthrough came against West Virginia, where he accounted for eight total touchdowns, setting a school record.

In 2024, Gabriel transferred to the University of Oregon, aiming to lead the Ducks to success in his final college season. This season he became the eighth college quarterback to surpass 15,000 passing yards and tied fourth in the NCAA history with 153 total touchdowns.

Dillon Gabriel Hometown and Birthplace

Dillon Gabriel is from Mililani, Hawaii, U.S. He comes from a football family. His father, Garrett Gabriel, was a quarterback at the University of Hawai'i from 1986 to 1990, where he threw for 5,638 yards and 47 touchdowns.

Gabriel attended Mililani High School and kickstarted his football career as a quarterback, setting the Hawaii state record for career-high passing yards (9,948) and ranking second in passing touchdowns (105). As a senior, he threw for 3,754 yards and 38 touchdowns, earning numerous accolades including the 2018 Gatorade Hawai'i Player of the Year and Honolulu Star-Advertiser All-State Offensive Player of the Year. He led Mililani to the Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Division 1 state championship game.

Dillon Gabriel Nationality

Dillon Gabriel is an American national, born in Mililani, Hawaii. He played high school football at Mililani High School in Hawaii and went on to play college football at UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon.

FAQ's On Dillon Gabriel Hometown

A. Dillon Gabriel plays as a quarterback.

A. Dillon Gabriel plays for the Oregon Ducks.

A. Dillon Gabriel’s jersey number is No. 8.

A. Dillon Gabriel weighs 204 pounds or 93kgs.

A. Dillon Gabriel is 5 feet 11 inches tall.

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