Georgia a team to watch with nation's No. 1 player Dylan Raiola
The No. 1 player in the country for the Class of 2024 was in Los Angeles to see Georgia beat TCU Monday night. Yes, that would be five-star-plus quarterback Dylan Raiola of Chandler (Chandler, Ariz.) who recently backed off of his commitment to Ohio State. Before he committed to the Buckeyes this summer Georgia was pushing hard but ultimately missed out. On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons says that the Bulldogs might have a second chance.
“He made a pretty big splash by being at the National Championship Game on Monday night, and he does have a sister that plays volleyball at TCU so there’s obviously a dog in the fight there, but Georgia is a team I think to watch here,” Simmons said on The Inside Scoop On3 Football Recruiting Show with Josh Newberg. “At one time, this time a year ago, Georgia was probably trending as the top school for Dylan Raiola. Other schools got involved, USC, Ohio State and obviously committed to the Buckeyes but Georgia never went away. There’s been communication. Yes, they do have a commit at the quarterback position, but Raiola is still a prime target for the University of Georgia.”
Simmons added that Lincoln Riley and USC as well as new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule are certainly still involved here but would put Georgia in as his prediction today if he had to.
Simmons spoke with Raiola on Monday after the game, and he had high praise for the Bulldogs’ performance, a 65-7 win for their second straight championship. Raiola called Georgia “first class” and said that the way the Dawgs do things in Athens “is different.”
On3 Scouting Summary
Advanced arm talent with the ability to make a wide variety of high-level throws as a high school underclassman. Looks like the top quarterback prospect and overall arm talent in the 2024 cycle early on. Physically developed at around 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Has a natural, loose throwing motion with unique arm dexterity to deliver off-platform and from multiple arm slots. Already has a deep catalog of throws as a rising junior in high school. Easily drives the ball to all levels of the field. Played both under center and in the shotgun as a sophomore. 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 sophomore, not running for many yards. Turned in one of the more productive sophomore seasons among top 2024 quarterbacks. The son of 14-year NFL center Dominic Raiola. Also a standout baseball player as a pitcher and catcher. – Director of Scouting Charles Power
