Dayton Raiola’s decision to commit to the Oregon Ducks should have been a celebratory moment. Instead, it quickly turned into social media chaos, with fans and trolls alike flooding timelines with jokes, memes, and sarcastic reactions after the tight end chose to follow his brother, star quarterback Dylan Raiola, to Eugene.
Shortly after Dayton posted his Oregon commitment graphic on Instagram—complete with Autzen Stadium visuals and a “trust the work” caption—the internet did what it does best. Comment sections and fan forums lit up with accusations of nepotism and claims that Dayton’s recruitment was less about talent and more about keeping Dylan happy.
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A section of college football fans wasted no time labeling Dayton, whose next move was being watched by many, a nepo commit, suggesting Oregon’s coaching staff handed him an offer simply to sweeten the deal for Dylan Raiola. Memes comparing the move to family discounts and two-for-one deals began circulating, with some fans sarcastically congratulating Oregon for locking down the whole Raiola household.
Fans Defend Dayton Raiola as Trolls Take Aim
Almost everyone joined the pile-on. Many people pointed out that the Raiola brothers follow a similar trajectory when it comes to their football careers. A comment from a fan read, “So buns they made him a tight end.”…