Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola was recently named one of the college football rookies effective immediately for the 2024 season. USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg recently included the Husker quarterback on his list of “10 college football rookies who will make an immediate impact this season.”
Myerberg writes about Raiola:
Matt Rhule hasn’t officially named Raiola the Cornhuskers’ starter yet, but that’s only a matter of time. His arrival on campus in the spring has helped the Nebraska product learn the system and establish himself as one of the most intriguing young players in college football.
Nebraska’s offense will need to improve on their performance in 2023. Last year, they ranked 115th in the nation in total offense and averaged a paltry 312.8 yards per game. They also struggled with scoring, ranking 120th overall and averaging just 18.0 points per game.
During Nebraska’s spring game, Raiola completed 16 of 22 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. The full list from Paul Meyerberg is below.
Quarterback Dylan Raiola, Nebraska Cornhuskers
Cornerback Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia Bulldogs
Wide receiver Cam Coleman, Auburn Tigers
A five-star recruit who finished the 2023 season as a finalist for the Alabama Mr. Football Award. Caught 61 passes for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Punter Rhys Dakin, Iowa Hawkeyes
One of the best punter recruits in the class of 2024. He hails from Australia.
Defensive End Williams Nwaneri, Missouri Tigers
A five-star prospect from Lee’s Summit North High School in Lee’s Summit, MO. Finished the 2023 class with 50 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles.
Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
A five-star recruit from IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. Helped his offense average over 33 points per game and 155 rushing yards per contest.
EDGE Dylan Stewart, South Carolina Gamecocks
A five-star edge rusher from Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C. Finished the 2023 season with 76 tackles, 24.0 for loss and 12 sacks.
Five-star wide receiver from Lake Belton High School in Temple, Texas. Finished his final season catching 70 passes for 1,370 yards and 18 touchdowns.
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