Oklahoma QB Dillion Gabriel announces decision to return to Sooners for 2023
Dillon Gabriel isn’t going to be one and done in Norman.
On Thursday, the Oklahoma quarterback revealed to the masses via Twitter that he’s returning for another season with the Sooners, adding, “This island boy found a home in Oklahoma.”
While it was widely figured that Gabriel would spurn the 2023 NFL Draft for a chance to return to the Sooners and work on his stock for the future, the quarterback has made it official. After a more than promising first season, Gabriel will be hoping to build on the success he had in 2022.
The former UCF star amassed 3,168 passing yards and 25 passing touchdowns during his first season with Oklahoma, adding 315 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, as well.
The future is bright for Dillon Gabriel, but that future includes another season at Oklahoma for the quarterback next season.
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.
The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.