As Dylan Raiola begins his sophomore season as the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ starting quarterback, the 20-year-old is determined to carry forward his family’s rich athletic legacy in Lincoln. A standout prospect from the 2024 recruiting class, Raiola has already drawn attention as a rising star with a promising future. His sporting pedigree runs deep, with nearly every member of his family immersed in competitive athletics.
Though often mistakenly linked to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes—thanks to their similar looks—the two are simply close friends, not relatives.
HELLO! takes a closer look at Dylan’s real family background and the celebrated father whose path he’s striving to follow.
Who is Dylan Raiola?
Born in Hawaii in 2005, Dylan Raiola began turning heads on the football field during his high school years. He started at Burleson High School in Texas before transferring to Chandler High School in Arizona for his junior season, and later finished his senior year at Buford High School in Georgia.
In 2023, Raiola named Georgia, Nebraska, Oregon, and USC as his top four college choices. Initially committing to Georgia, he ultimately flipped his decision and pledged to Nebraska by the year’s end.
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