After being committed to Nebraska for more than a year, three-star Buford (Ga.) quarterback Dayton Raiola has backed off his pledge to the Cornhuskers.
Raiola, the younger brother of starting QB Dylan Raiola, committed all the way back in September 2024, choosing NU over Charlotte and Appalachian State. He has now decided to reopen his recruitment just a few weeks before National Signing Day, though.
The 6-foot-1, 225-pounder now becomes one of the top uncommitted passers in the country. He ranks as the nation’s No. 1602 overall prospect in the 2026 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services.
Raiola also checks in as the nation’s No. 99 quarterback and No. 158 player in Georgia this cycle.
A two-year starter for state powerhouse Buford, he has thrown for more than 3,600 yards and 43 touchdowns across the past two seasons while completing 58% of his attempts. As a junior, he led the Wolves to a Class 6A semifinal berth and has them poised for another deep postseason run this year.
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