2024's No. 1 Player Dylan Raiola Set To Visit Georgia Tech on March 18th

Raiola is the consensus top player in the country for the 2024 class

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Publish date:
Mar 10, 2023 5:16 PM EST

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A big development is on the way for Georgia Tech recruiting.

According to a recent report from 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, the No. 1 player in the country is going to be visiting Atlanta next weekend.

Wiltfong recently reported on where Raiola was going to be heading over the next month and unexpectedly, he mentioned the Yellow Jackets as a place where Raiola will spend time.

Here is what Wiltfong had to say:

"247Sports' No. 1 prospect will spend the weekend of March 18 visiting Georgia Tech and then Georgia. The Raiola family has a terrific relationship with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and look forward to spending time with him on the Yellow Jackets campus before spending a couple days with Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs."

Dylan Raiola (Phoenix, AZ) is the consensus top high school player in the country and he has been taking plenty of visits in recent months. He has received predictions to land at USC, but he seems to be taking his time in the process before making a decision. Georgia and Nebraska also seem like the schools most involved for Raiola.

Here is the scouting report on Raiola from 247's National Recruiting Expert Chris Singletary:

"Looks the part already from a physical standpoint. Two-sport athlete who also plays baseball and has a nice athletic profile. Well-proportioned build and frame. Sturdy lower body that generates power and velocity on throws. Displays encouraging athleticism that should continue to improve as he develops throughout his career.

Good stature in the pocket with a smooth easy release. Raiola has above average mobility and is able to buy time while locating his receivers and going through progressions smoothly. Flashes plus arm strength to make the throws from a variety of arm angles with velocity or touch as required. Puts zip on passes even when on the move out of the pocket.

Willing to stand in the pocket and deliver passes while under pressure. Keeps eyes downfield as the pocket closes. Doesn’t get caught looking at the rush. Features good touch on his deep passes enabling receivers to run underneath to make the catch. Displays good pocket presence and awareness. Capable of tucking the ball to run if needed to gain chunk yardage.

A young player who has very few holes in his game even with two more years of high school left. Ahead of the curve mechanically and possesses the arm strength that puts him in elite company. The more he plays and has reps his decision making and feel will only get faster and become second nature. Should become a Power Five starter for multiple years and a potential all-conference selection with NFL Draft early-round upside."

Raiola is not the only big-time visitor set to come to Atlanta. Four-star defensive lineman Xadavien Sims is going to be visiting the Yellow Jackets on March 17th according to Wiltfong.

It is a big deal that Brent Key and Faulkner got him on campus. I am not here predicting Raiola to land at Georgia Tech or even come back for another visit, but getting kids on campus is a huge first step and Key and Faulkner both deserve credit.

Georgia Tech currently has one player committed for the 2024 class and that is four-star quarterback Jakhari Williams (Macon, GA). Williams is the guy that Key is going to be building this class around and that is a very good building block.

Currently, Georgia Tech's class is ranked 50th on 247Sports.

Here is the video where Wiltfong discusses Raiola and his upcoming Georgia Tech visit:

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