Pete Thamel: Nebraska 'expecting a commitment' from five-star QB Dylan Raiola
Raiola is a Georgia commit but his uncle is on Matt Rhule’s staff at Nebraska. Rhule is going to have an abundance of riches at the most important, poverty-stricken position next season.
Why would Raiola commit to Nebraska with McCord ahead of him? Sean Callahan of On3’s Husker Online broke it down.
“If Kyle McCord comes to Nebraska, you can still play Raiola in up to four games,” Callahan said. “There is a lot that makes sense that would allow Matt Rhule to continue to build this team and this roster where, by 2025 when Raiola would theoretically have his opportunity, it would be a more stocked Big Ten team. And more recruits would look that way when you have a guy like Raiola waiting in the wings and McCord there right now if that plays out that way.”
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Five-star quarterback prospect Dylan Raiola is set to visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers this weekend despite being committed to the Georgia Bulldogs for nearly seven months.
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He has played for four different high schools and this would be his third different commitment. That amount of movement could raise concerns….
Physically, Raiola has excellent traits. He would give the Cornhuskers their most impactful quarterback signing in the ESPN 300 era.
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Raiola would be the highest-ranked commitment for Nebraska since ESPN started its rankings in 2006, so that in itself is a big deal. Matt Rhule saw what the Nebraska quarterback room looked like this season and knew he needed to restock it with talent.
If Kyle McCord transfers in from Ohio State and Raiola signs with the Huskers, Rhule has two great options at the position for the 2024 season. It would be ideal to allow McCord to start and play out his remaining year of eligibility and let Raiola learn the system before taking over.
Outside of the quarterback depth, more importantly, it shows that Rhule can recruit. Yes, there are family ties to Nebraska, but that wasn't enough to get him to commit the first time when he chose Ohio State and then Georgia.
Recruiting against Georgia is difficult no matter who it is, and Rhule didn't give up on Raiola. Getting a high-profile flip like this will help on the field, but it could also help on the trail by getting other prospects interested. Quarterbacks can often help attract other recruits, especially receivers and running backs.
If Nebraska indeed signs him, it can build off of the momentum of landing Raiola. This could possibly be a monster win for the future of the Nebraska roster. -- Tom VanHaaren
Why would Raiola commit to Nebraska with McCord ahead of him? Sean Callahan of On3’s Husker Online broke it down.
“If Kyle McCord comes to Nebraska, you can still play Raiola in up to four games,” Callahan said. “There is a lot that makes sense that would allow Matt Rhule to continue to build this team and this roster where, by 2025 when Raiola would theoretically have his opportunity, it would be a more stocked Big Ten team. And more recruits would look that way when you have a guy like Raiola waiting in the wings and McCord there right now if that plays out that way.”
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Five-star quarterback prospect Dylan Raiola is set to visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers this weekend despite being committed to the Georgia Bulldogs for nearly seven months.
…
He has played for four different high schools and this would be his third different commitment. That amount of movement could raise concerns….
Physically, Raiola has excellent traits. He would give the Cornhuskers their most impactful quarterback signing in the ESPN 300 era.
…
Raiola would be the highest-ranked commitment for Nebraska since ESPN started its rankings in 2006, so that in itself is a big deal. Matt Rhule saw what the Nebraska quarterback room looked like this season and knew he needed to restock it with talent.
If Kyle McCord transfers in from Ohio State and Raiola signs with the Huskers, Rhule has two great options at the position for the 2024 season. It would be ideal to allow McCord to start and play out his remaining year of eligibility and let Raiola learn the system before taking over.
Outside of the quarterback depth, more importantly, it shows that Rhule can recruit. Yes, there are family ties to Nebraska, but that wasn't enough to get him to commit the first time when he chose Ohio State and then Georgia.
Recruiting against Georgia is difficult no matter who it is, and Rhule didn't give up on Raiola. Getting a high-profile flip like this will help on the field, but it could also help on the trail by getting other prospects interested. Quarterbacks can often help attract other recruits, especially receivers and running backs.
If Nebraska indeed signs him, it can build off of the momentum of landing Raiola. This could possibly be a monster win for the future of the Nebraska roster. -- Tom VanHaaren