QB, top prospect Raiola now dedicates to Georgia

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterMay 15, 2023, 12:54 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Signed up with ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan

The No. 1 prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, quarterback Dylan Raiola, committed to Georgia on Monday.Raiola is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound signal-caller from Peak High School in Phoenix, Arizona. He’s a son of former NFL offensive lineman Dominic Raiola, and he selected Georgia over USC and Nebraska.

“There’s a culture and a standard that I was attracted to,” Raiola told ESPN. “The more time that passed, the more powerful I felt about Georgia and eventually led to this choice.”

Athens, GA is House!!! I’m a Dawg!! Go Dawgs pic.twitter.com/VWN9Vf55sy!.?.!— Dylan Raiola(@RaiolaDylan)Might 15, 2023 This is the 2nd commitment for Raiola, who originally announced for Ohio State in May 2022 over his dad’s university, Nebraska, in addition to Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, Oregon and USC, to name a few. At the time, it was an essential get for Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and his staff, however Raiola decommitted from the Buckeyes on Dec. 17, 2022. When Raiola decommitted, his dad told ESPN that Dylan wouldn’t make an announcement whenever quickly and that he wanted to take his time with the next decision. He took visits to Nebraska, USC and Georgia. The Trojans made some headway once he took a check out, however Georgia had actually always been in the picture.Editor’s Picks “I learned a lot from my very first experience. This time around, I took my time and never ever felt hurried or pushed to dedicate,” Raiola said. “I had the ability to have discussions with my family, my pastors and coaches. The stability allowed me to be still, be patient and permit God to direct me.

“I value every coach that has actually bought being familiar with me and my family.”

As a junior, Raiola threw for 2,435 yards, 22 goals and 5 interceptions. He threw for 3,341 lawns, 32 goals and 5 interceptions during his sophomore project and has 11 rushing touchdowns over the previous 2 years.Ohio State was able to fill his area with ESPN 300 quarterback Air Noland, the No. 47 hire in general, however neither Nebraska nor USC has actually added a quarterback in its 2024 class. The Trojans signed the No. 1 quarterback in the 2023 cycle in Malachi Nelson, so it isn’t essential that Lincoln Riley and his personnel add a quarterback in 2024 unless it’s somebody of Raiola’s caliber.Nebraska included Georgia

Tech quarterback transfer Jeff Sims this previous offseason however likely will still want to add another signal-caller in this cycle, whether it’s a high school possibility or a transfer at the end of the season.For Georgia, the Dawgs did not sign a quarterback in the 2023 cycle, however did include ESPN 300 hire Gunner Stockton in 2022. Currently, Stockton is on the roster with Carson Beck and Brock Vandagriff, but Beck will be a senior when Raiola gets on campus and Beck and Vandagriff will be juniors.” Georgia’s program isn’t based off of someone or one position group,”Raiola said.”I’m dedicated to growing and establishing as an individual and a student-athlete. I’m thrilled to deal with Coach [Mike] Bobo and Coach [Montgomery] VanGorder.”It’s quite distinct how this will come full circle as Coach Bobo established Uncle Matthew [Stafford] during his time at Georgia.”Including a prospect such as Raiola was crucial for the future success of the offense at Georgia

, and he won’t need to can be found in and start right away. But provided his talent, he will push the other three quarterbacks and attempt to see the field as early as possible.With his announcement, Georgia now has nine ESPN 300 commitments, consisting of 2 five-stars in Raiola and corner Ellis Robinson

IV. Before Raiola’s statement, the Dawgs held the No. 1-ranked class overall, and they have only pressed their lead over Ohio State and Michigan. “The compound behind [Georgia’s] success is the biggest aspect,” Raiola said.”Coach [Kirby] Smart has actually developed this

program to last, and I’m excited and honored to be a part of it. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the field or in the weight space, I understand I’ll be pushed to be my best every day.”