No matter the sport, young athletes tend to look to the best for inspiration. We already know Steph Curry’s influence over basketball development. And we’re bound to see the impact that Patrick Mahomes plays in the next generation of quarterbacks.
We might *really* be seeing that with Nebraska freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.
At the very least, he has the Patrick Mahomes look down to perfection.
Raiola — a five-star recruit from Buford, Ga. — signed with the Cornhuskers back in December. And throughout his recruitment, analysts drew comparisons between him and Mahomes. He planned to work out with Mahomes this offseason, and this was how he looked showing up to campus on Tuesday.
Five-star QB Dylan Raiola pulled up to Nebraska camp looking like Patrick Mahomes: pic.twitter.com/imwoJXecvW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2024
That kind of look required a double take for sure — it had to be intentional. Between the sunglasses, the hair and the Adidas gear, Raiola was basically rocking the Mahomes starter pack. He even wears No. 15! He knows exactly what he’s doing with that.
Fans had so many jokes about the resemblance. The Mahomes vibes were undeniable.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
Even Tyreek Hill saw it.
boy ain’t no way 😂 @PatrickMahomes https://t.co/poQSCtJJrR
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) July 31, 2024
https://t.co/xWevRtF6EF pic.twitter.com/lJmolNYzPH
— Ben Golan (@BenjaminGolan) July 31, 2024
When you play for Nebraska on Saturday and the Chiefs on Sunday https://t.co/pNIqsqEYoR
— Brett B. (@DadBodBrett) July 31, 2024
Matrick Pahomes https://t.co/rU8MDAmIF6
— Carter Donnick (@CDonnick1) July 31, 2024
Patrick Mahomes is moving into Selleck Hall. https://t.co/6s1z32dArS
— James Pruch (@jamespruch) July 30, 2024
I loved watching him in the Super Bowl https://t.co/5EFy7UQiXw
— Mads (@maddyrileyj) July 31, 2024
Patrick Mahomes at Nebraska my life is complete 🙏🏻 https://t.co/9n5pHnmEcI
— CRHKfanatic (@k00581738) July 30, 2024
Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola is just Patrick Mahomes at home
📸: @HuskerFootball https://t.co/4oWaYkEGAS pic.twitter.com/pVr2oH0iV6
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) July 31, 2024
YOU’RE TELLING ME THIS ISNT MAHOMES? https://t.co/ZtjYUlSEzj
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) July 31, 2024
When you order Patrick Mahomes on Temu: https://t.co/LYfP4knkFj
— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaPFN) July 31, 2024
Patrick Mahomes has eligibility left? https://t.co/PvstBm6lwR
— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) July 31, 2024
