Ahead of the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and LA Chargers, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola was seen giving out autographs to some young fans in the crowd.
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That is to say, the Patrick Mahomes look-a-like is known to seek attention for his uncanny resemblance to the three-time Super Bowl winning quarterback, but now the 19-year-old has seemingly taken it too far.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Mahomes copycat Dylan Raiola was signing #Chiefs gear for young fans before last night's game. pic.twitter.com/PRIaPSmTup
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 9, 2024
One fan pointed out, "Is he signing as himself or Mahomes?"
To note, Raiola has been called a "Mahomes copycat" in the past, as he has appeared to match his dress style and also his mannerisms, in addition to obviously having the same haircut and #15 jersey number.
X/@HuskerFootball
Dylan Raiola earlier this week denied that he's imitating #Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes 🤔
"The hair, I guess, looks like him."pic.twitter.com/YVRsXbqLlg https://t.co/z9kuAQmCH9
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 15, 2024
Five-star QB Dylan Raiola pulled up to Nebraska camp looking like Patrick Mahomes: pic.twitter.com/imwoJXecvW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2024
This side by side of Dylan Raiola and Patrick Mahomes is WILD 😳
(Via TT/Tanner Gatlin) pic.twitter.com/5TYmGUAVqc
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 10, 2024
Back in the offseason, Mahomes responded to his former teammate Tyreek Hill, who pointed out Raiola's imitation of him on social media.
That’s my lil cuzzo https://t.co/JERaDk44ix
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 31, 2024
Patrick Mahomes speaking very highly of Dylan Raiola. 🌽
“He’s a great kid, a great football player and I think he’s going to make his own stamp on the game.”
pic.twitter.com/JjvWYcRh4l— Blackshirts (@blvckshirts) September 11, 2024
"I know Dylan, I've trained with him," Mahomes said. "He's a great kid, a great football player and I think he's going to make his own stamp on the game."
All in all, the only concerning thing with this whole ordeal is that the young fans may have not known a college kid was giving them a signature instead of their favorite NFL player.
During the 19-17 win on Sunday night, Mahomes threw for 210 yards and a touchdown, helping the Chiefs improve to 12-1 on the season.
In view of Raiola's Freshman season, he racked up 2,595 yards along with throwing 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Ultimately, the Cornhuskers finished the season with a 6-6 record.
Needless to say, the five-star quarterback has a long ways to go as far as imitiating Mahomes with his on-the-field performance.
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