Five-Star Plus+ QB DJ Lagway signs with Florida

Willis (Texas) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback and Florida commit DJ Lagway has signed with the Gators.

“I definitely sent it in, I just can’t wait to be a Gator,” Lagway told ESPN about his National Letter of Intent. I can’t wait to be coached by Coach Billy Napier, so I’m excited”

Lagway was one of Billy Napier’s first commitment in the 2024 class, pledging to UF in December 2022 over USC, Texas A&M and a handful of others.

“I’m excited to get there and learn from Coach Napier. He’s a helluva coach, and I can’t wait to get there and buy into his system,” Lagway told On3 last month. “I like how he’s adapted to his QBs, using a different system for Anthony Richardson, now Graham Mertz, and fitting the QB into the right system.”

“We have a lot of great guys coming in,” he added on the Gators’ 2024 haul. “Might need a couple more pieces to make it perfect. It’s great guys right now and I can’t wait to get there and play with them.”

Lagway is the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 2 quarterback and the No. 4 player in the state of Texas.

DJ Lagway Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“Thickly-built quarterback prospect with one of the better combinations of arm talent and athleticism in the 2024 cycle. Has measured at around 6-foot-2.5, 230 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand. Tests as a good athlete in the combine setting. Flashes palpable arm strength, with the ability to make throws to every level of the field. The ball pops out of his hand. Hits far hash throws with relative ease. Arm talent shines when forced to throw from multiple arm slots or off-platform. Makes some very impressive reactive plays. Efficient with his movements in the pocket and comfortable working outside the pocket. Owns some of the best mobility among top 2024 quarterbacks.

“Has quick feet and is able to extend plays and pick up yards on the ground. Ripped off a number of big gains on scrambles as a junior. His size and athleticism also provide the makings of a dangerous between-the-tackles threat on designed quarterback runs. Productive in a smaller sample as a junior, passing for 2,081 yards at 10.4 yards per attempt for 24 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Rushed for 517 yards and 7 scores on 50 carries. Shows some outstanding flashes, but needs to be more consistent on a throw-to-throw and week-to-week basis. Accuracy and performance can waver at times, with a wider than-desired variance from game to game. Has yet to lead his team to a winning record entering his senior season. A touted two-sport athlete who has also received multiple offers as a baseball player.”