Many have pointed out that Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola resembles KC Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. He does this on purpose since he is a diehard fan.
However, now he is taking things to a weird level.
Ahead of the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, the Nebraska quarterback was seen giving out autographs to some young fans in the crowd.
The Patrick Mahomes look-a-like was also signing Chiefs gear as if he was part of the team.
From behind, Dylan Raiola certainly resembled Mahomes.
🚨VIDEO: NEBRASKA QB DYLAN RAIOLA WAS AT LAST NIGHT #CHIEFS GAME SIGNING GEAR FOR KC FANS.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 9, 2024
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This is wild…
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Raiola has been called a “Mahomes copycat” in the past and has even appeared to match his dress style and mannerisms. He certainly went out and got his haircut and #15 jersey number.
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Many fans took to X and voiced their displeasure at what the 19-year-old Dylan Raiola was doing inside Arrowhead Stadium.
“bro wants to be Mahomes so bad,” one fan concluded.
Another fan pointed out that Dylan Raiola was signing Chiefs gear like he was part of the team: “Why is he signing Chiefs gear? Lmao”
“He should probably be back in Lincoln practicing with the team,” another fan stated.
He should probably be back in Lincoln practicing with the team.
— KLG k0ntroversial (@k0ntroversial) December 9, 2024
“Rent a Mahomes,” an X user said.
“This is really, really weird,” another guy pointed out.
One fan even created a meme: “Those poor fans thinking they are getting a Mahomes autograph.”
Those poor fans thinking they are getting a Mahomes autograph pic.twitter.com/9IzAooKiVS
— Mike Ott (Lover of beer and green bean casserole) (@DustyBottoms04) December 9, 2024
One fan asked: “Did he sign as Dylan or Patrick?”
“Does this guy love Patrick Mahomes or something?” a fan asked of Dylan Raiola’s love of the Chiefs QB.
Does this guy love Patrick Mahomes or something?
— FanAlert (@FanAlert0) December 9, 2024
Dylan Raiola Speaks Out Amid Transfer Rumors
As rumors surrounding the NCAA transfer portal swirl, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola confirmed his status.
Posting on his Instagram story on Monday night, Raiola made it clear that he’s “all in” on the Cornhuskers.
Last year, Raiola was Nebraska’s quarterback for his entire true freshman season.
In 2024, he completed 253 of his passes for 2,595 yards, 12 touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
He led the team to a 6-6 record during the regular season.