Dillon Gabriel Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

College Production

Gabriel wrapped up a stellar college career with a strong final season at Oregon, completing 72.9% of his passes for 3,857 yards and 30 TDs over 14 games.

His 81.9% adjusted completion rate ranked third among Combine QBs.

He also continued to limit mistakes with just six interceptions (1.3% INT rate).

Usage & Role

At Oregon, Gabriel operated a quick-strike, timing-based passing game, leaning heavily on short and intermediate throws.

He also added some rushing, averaging just 21.4 rush yards per game in 2024.

His 447 pass attempts reflect his steady command of high-volume offenses throughout his college career.

Efficiency Metrics

Gabriel ranked among the most efficient passers in the 2024 class:

• 72.9% completion rate and 81.9% adjusted completion rate (2nd among Combine QBs)
• 8.6 yards per attempt and 9.4 adjusted yards per attempt
• 86.3 PFF passing grade
• Just 1.6% turnover-worthy play rate (2nd lowest among Combine QBs)

He wasn’t a deep-ball gunslinger (7.0 average target depth, lowest among Combine QBs), but his downfield efficiency remained solid with a 94.7 PFF grade and 56.3% adjusted completion rate on 20+ yard throws.

Injury History

Gabriel stayed healthy over the past two seasons.

He did miss one game in 2022 due to a concussion and fractured his left clavicle in 2021, causing him to miss 10 games.

There is no worry about nagging injuries lingering into his pro career.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Being a third-round pick, Gabriel should be safe to make the Browns roster, though he will compete with fellow fifth-round rookie Shedeur Sanders.

The team also traded for QB Kenny Pickett and signed QB Joe Flacco.

Gabriel remains unlikely to be the starter as a rookie, but could show enough development to get a shot later in the season.

Supporting Cast

Cleveland offers a young supporting cast, bringing in RBs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson in the draft.

WR Jerry Jeudy broke out last year, with WR Cedric Tillman also flashing talent. The Browns also signed veteran WR Diontae Johnson.

TE David Njoku adds a safety valve and red zone threat.

The Browns’ OL returns all five starters from a unit that ranked 10th in ESPN’s pass block win rate last year.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Cleveland’s offense drastically changed in 2024 under OC Ken Dorsey, jumping from a 56.4% pass rate in 2023 up to a 65.0% pass rate. The Browns ranked top five in pass attempts.

Despite ranking last in points scored, the Browns ranked top-10 in pass volume and neutral pass rate (59.7%).

The offense offered QB-friendly time-to-throw windows, with Jameis Winston ranking top-15 in quick release time (2.75 sec).