Dayton Raiola brings QB instincts, TE upside, and a family-sized spotlight to Oregon
Dayton Raiola is a freshman tight end for Oregon in 2026, arriving as a former three-star, 6-foot-1, 244-pound quarterback convert who threw for 2,208 yards and 26 touchdowns in his senior season at Buford HS. His appeal is less about raw TE production right now and more about versatility, ball skills, and comfort with route concepts from playing quarterback — plus obvious competitiveness and big-game pedigree from a powerhouse program. He’s a developmental fit: intriguing if you want an athletic, movable piece with upside, but not yet a finished tight end product.
