Just days after pictures of Dylan Raiola’s new girlfriend appeared on the internet, college football recruiting discourse took another sharp turn for Raiola. It all started when CFB insider Dylan Everyday ignited a controversy with a viral post taking direct aim at Raiola. The tweet bluntly stated, “Don’t let Demond Williams distract you that no one wants Dylan Raiola,” a remark that quickly spread across X and racked up hundreds of thousands of views.
What followed was a wave of reactions that placed Raiola at the center of online ridicule, with critics questioning his decision-making and future after his much-debated Nebraska saga.
Dont let Demond Williams distract you that no one wants Dylan Raiola
— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) January 7, 2026
Still, calling Raiola’s career “in jeopardy” may be premature. Quarterback development is rarely linear, and history is full of elite prospects who faced early skepticism before proving critics wrong. Yet perception matters, especially in today’s NIL-driven landscape. Viral narratives can shape public opinion, fan patience, and even recruiting momentum, making moments like this more damaging than they appear on the surface.
Once considered one of the most coveted quarterback prospects in the country, Raiola’s recruiting journey has been anything but smooth. His flip to Nebraska was initially celebrated as a program-defining win for the Cornhuskers. However, as roster moves, coaching dynamics, and competing quarterback narratives emerged, the hype surrounding Raiola has noticeably cooled in some circles. For some fans, this shift has become ammunition to paint him as overrated and unwanted.
As this post appeared on social media, fans were quick to react to it and share their views on it. One fan wrote, “He’s had a ton of suitors. His price tag is too high.”
He’s had a ton of suitors. His price tag is too high.
— UnitedByCorn (@unitedbycorn) January 7, 2026
Another fan wrote, “Is he short with a weak arm? He’d be the perfect replacement for Williams.”
Is he short with a weak arm? He’d be the perfect replacement for Williams.
— Bobby Read (@BobbyRead) January 7, 2026
One fan wrote, “Needs to start working on his pass pro he’s playing the wrong position.”
Needs to start working on his pass pro he’s playing the wrong position
— Carson (@cmacrae13) January 7, 2026
Another fan wrote, “Oh no I’m not distracted I’m laughing.”
Oh no I’m not distracted I’m laughing 😂
— ChrisandPip24 (@ChrisandPip) January 7, 2026
One person stated, “He has a silent commitment to Oregon pending Dante Moore.”
He has a silent commitment to Oregon pending Dante Moore
— Coach Ham (@CoachHam6455) January 8, 2026
“He should go somewhere with minimal expectations and ball out. Louisville is a good fit,” one comment read.
He should go somewhere with minimal expectations and ball out. Louisville is a good fit
— Asante Scamual (@midwestbmc) January 8, 2026
One netizen wrote, “He’s still in mourning over the TT job.”
He’s still in mourning over the TT job.
— Erik Shannon (@ErikShannon2380) January 7, 2026
A fan stated, “I forgot dude was in the portal get ready to learn the Akron Zips fight song, Dylan.”
I forgot dude was in the portal 😂 get ready to learn the Akron Zips fight song, Dylan
— Mike Madden (@Mike__Madden) January 8, 2026
Dylan Raiola has a lot to prove at this moment. Ever since his exit from Nebraska, fans have been disappointed in him.
