Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel uses NIL to give back to high school

Dillon Gabriel will always have a special place in his heart for his alma mater, Mililani High School .

Gabriel’s talent as a quarterback flourished at Mililani, where he led the Trojans to a Hawaii state championship in 2018 and etched his name in several state records.

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It makes sense that Gabriel would want to use his national brand as a college football player to give back to the school.

Gabriel cultivated his brand at UCF in 2019, which continued after transferring to Oklahoma in 2022. After one season, he transferred to Oregon , where he will play his sixth and final year of eligibility.

Friday, the 23-year-old brings his mission to life in his hometown with “I’m Inspired.” The event will feature the unveiling of new football team uniforms.

“We started that year wanting to give back to my high school,” Gabriel told the Orlando Sentinel. “As I got to the college level, I realized how much access to resources we have. If I can replicate even close to that for high school kids, maybe that could be the difference between them going to college, getting a college education and setting themselves up for success in life.”

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