Cleveland Browns third-round rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has had a turbulent first NFL season. Selected 94th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, he entered a crowded quarterback room alongside veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders.
Gabriel made his first career start in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings in London, going on to complete 59.5 percent of his passes for 937 yards, 7 touchdowns, and just 2 interceptions across 10 games, though his 1-5 record as a starter told a harder story.
His season came to an abrupt halt in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens, when he suffered a concussion at halftime and was ruled out for the remainder of the game under NFL concussion protocol, opening the door for Shedeur Sanders to make his regular season debut.
Now, with the Browns preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft and Gabriel fighting to secure his roster spot, his off-field drama has surfaced at the worst possible time.
Dillon Gabriel Viral Dance With Zo Caswell
A short TikTok clip shared by Gabriel and his fiancée, Zo Caswell, quickly spread across social media and collected over 250,000 views in a single repost on X.
The video shows the couple dancing to the Blackstreet track “Before I Let You Go.” Gabriel wore a camo cap, white t-shirt, and brown pants. Caswell, dressed in a white top and black long skirt, jumped into the routine with full energy, smiling, pointing, and moving through every beat without hesitation. Gabriel, meanwhile, stood largely still with his arms crossed, offering only a few facial expressions and a half-hearted point near the end.
The contrast between her high energy and his minimal effort turned the brief clip into a talking point across football and entertainment circles alike.
The couple’s story adds warmth to the moment. They met as children in Hawaii, stayed together through a long-distance high school relationship, and reconnected when Caswell moved with Gabriel during his time at Oklahoma. Gabriel proposed in September 2024, one day after his Oregon debut. She celebrated his draft selection beside his family and has been a visible part of his NFL journey from day one.
Not everyone, however, was ready to celebrate the lighter side of a rookie quarterback still fighting for playing time.
Fans Roast to Dillon Gabriel’s Awkward Dance With Fiancée
Social media reacted fast and without mercy.”So stupid and the issue here is they don’t know how stupid it actually is.”
“He’s getting cut.”
“If my QB is doing TikTok thirst traps before his first NFL snap we’re not making the playoffs bro.”
Several fans defended the couple, calling for people to let them enjoy a private moment without outside judgment.
Gabriel currently holds a roster spot as the Browns prepare their quarterback depth chart ahead of the 2025 season. Cleveland opens with a competitive AFC North schedule, including early matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, where the young signal-caller will look to prove himself beyond the dance floor.