Ex-UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel is looking to improve his draft stock after a historic senior campaign in Eugene. Gabriel will hit the NFL Draft after six seasons of college football, projected day-two pick in April.Looking to elevate his draft stock, Gabriel committed to the Reese's Senior Bowl, where college prospects have the opportunity to perform in front of NFL scouts and meet with interested teams during the week. The Senior Bowl can help players improve their draft stock, but it could hurt some players as well.The prior was true for Gabriel on Tuesday's Senior Bowl practices, when he broke a senior bowl record.Testing his throwing speed, Gabriel threw a ball 74.9 miles per hour during Senior Bowl practice, breaking the previous record set by Joe Milton III and Josh Allen, two of the strongest arms in the NFL. Gabriel shattered the previous record of 62 miles per hour, receiving positive attention for his feat.Dillon Gabriel ranked as No. 8 QB in 2025 NFL Draft by Mel KiperESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper released his big board for the 2025 NFL Draft, ranking his top prospects in the class. Kiper revealed his position rankings, highlighting the quarterback class led by Colorado's Sheduer Sanders and Miami's Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in the class.Kiper ranked Dillon Gabriel as the No. 8 quarterback in his position rankings, projecting him as a mid-to-late round pick in April's draft. Gabriel checks in directly behind Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, ranking one spot ahead of Indiana's Kuris Rourke. Here is a look at Kiper's quarterback rankings for the draft.Shedeur SandersCam WardJaxson DartJalen MilroeKyle McCordWill HowardQuinn EwersDillon GabrielKurtis RourkeTyler ShoughGabriel isn't viewed as one of the top quarterbacks in this class, but he could be a valuable addition down the board for a team in need of a backup QB. The Oregon product offers plenty of experience, playing in 64 collegiate games during his six seasons.