However, the Sooner quarterback came to an unexpected conclusion due to the realities of his NFL possibilities and the circumstances at OU, where offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby was leaving and freshman quarterback Jackson Arnold was waiting in the wings.
“I was going to play in the NFL,” Gabriel stated on Sports Animal 98.1 FM in Oklahoma City on Thursday. “However, I basically sat down with agencies and my family that Monday and Tuesday following the game (TCU) and tried to get all of the information they offered.”
“When they did, I was first happy because, other than two tight losses, I believed we had a pretty damn fantastic season. We finished with eight points, and when I saw that, I thought, ‘Man, that can’t be real.'”
In the radio broadcast, Gabriel discussed the choice in great detail.
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Regarding Jeff Lebby, Dillon Gabriel said, “That guy’s family for life.”
If Lebby had returned, would Gabriel still be with the Sooners today instead of accepting the head coaching position at Mississippi State?
Gabriel remarked, “It’s kind of just a guessing game, but if Lebby was still there, then who knows, right? I’d be lying if I said it didn’t have a part in it.” “He deserves it. He is an excellent coach. It’s something new and emerging in his offensive mind.
Once Gabriel logged into the transfer link and Lebby comprehended his logic, Gabriel claimed there was only a fleeting consideration of joining him in Starkville.
Gabriel remarked, “We both felt it just wasn’t the appropriate timing.” He realized that the man was that guy’s lifelong family.
Gabriel, on the other hand, quickly decided to attend Oregon, where he will succeed Heisman Trophy contender Bo Nix.
Gabriel stated that he was seeking a school that would allow him to compete for a national title in 2024, had players close by, and matched his skill level.
“I felt like that was precisely what I was seeking when I walked up, so why wait?” stated Gabriel.
