Husker quarterback commit signs first NIL deal

A Nebraska quarterback commit has signed his first Name, Image, and Likeness deal.

A Nebraska quarterback commit has signed his first name, image and likeness deal. Dylan Raiola signed a multiyear deal with Panini America.

A press release from the company indicated the deal will include autographed trading cards and marketing. Raiola announced the deal on social media.

Always dreamt of what it would be like to have my own trading card. … Excited to announce that I’ve signed my first exclusive NIL deal with Panini America.

Jason Howarth, senior vice president of marketing and athlete relations, said the partnership is a natural fit.

“Dylan is both an outstanding player and young man, and he is a natural fit to join the Panini family. We are excited about his future as he enters the next phase and transitions to college and to share his Panini products with fans across the country.”

Raiola is not the only Nebraska athlete to have a deal with the company. Volleyball All-American Lexi Rodriguez signed a deal with Panini in October.

A closer look at the high school career of Dylan Raiola

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been one of the top stories in college football for the last 36 hours.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been one of the top stories in college football for the last 36 hours. On Monday evening, news broke that Georgia quarterback commit and five-star prospect Dylan Raiola is considering flipping his commitment to Nebraska.

The class of 2024 recruit had committed to Georgia in May after initially committing to Ohio State. As wild as his college recruitment has been, his high school football career has been as interesting.

The 6-3 230-pound quarterback has played for three high schools in the past three seasons. In 2021, he played for former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna at Burleson High School, Texas.

He would throw for 3,341 yards with 32 touchdowns and five interceptions while posting an 8-4 record. Raiola was also awarded District 5-5A-II Offensive MVP honors.

He would move to Arizona for his junior year and play for Chandler High School. He would throw for 2,435 yards with 22 touchdowns and five interceptions.

As a senior, he would transfer to Buford (GA) High School to an 11-2 record while throwing for 2,819 yards with 34 touchdowns and one interception.

Dylan Raiola has had an eventful high school football career and wild recruitment. Here’s hoping he finds some stability at the collegiate level. Below is a photo gallery of Dylan Raiola’s high school career.