Patrick Mahomes Praises Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola's Emulation of His Style
Mahomes finds it flattering and believes Raiola will make his own mark in football despite their similarities.
- Dylan Raiola, a freshman quarterback at Nebraska, has gained attention for his resemblance to Patrick Mahomes, both in appearance and playing style.
- Mahomes expressed his approval of Raiola's imitation, recalling his own experience of emulating athletes like Alex Rodriguez during his youth.
- Raiola has had a strong start to his college career, leading Nebraska to victories over UTEP and Colorado, completing 73.7% of his passes for 423 yards and three touchdowns.
- Despite the comparisons, Raiola insists he is not intentionally mimicking Mahomes and attributes his choice of the number 15 jersey to his admiration for Tim Tebow.
- Mahomes, who trained with Raiola in the offseason, believes the young quarterback has the potential to make a significant impact in the sport.