Dominic Raiola (/ˈdɒmɨnɪk raɪˈoʊlə/; born December 30, 1978) is an American football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Nebraska, earned All-American honors, and was recognized as best college center. He was a second-round pick of the Detroit Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft, and has played his entire pro career for the Lions.