Florida Gators commits Xavier Filsaime and Derek Lagway earn five-star status in On3 Industry Ranking

On Monday, 10 Gators commits were included in the updated On300 rankings. Leading the way are quarterback DJ Lagway and safety Xavier Filsaime, who check in at Nos. 46 and 57, respectively.

Now, both Lone Star State natives are equipped with five stars in the On3 Industry Ranking as well. That is due to the latest updates across several recruiting services.

The On3 Industry Ranking is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. It’s the industry’s most advanced, complete and unbiased measurement.

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According to that ranking, Filsaime is the No. 2 safety and No. 28 prospect overall, while Lagway comes in at No. 30 overall as the No. 3 quarterback. Them being five-star prospects is the major takeaway, though.

The On3 Industry Ranking weights the primary recruiting media services based on past performance data, and overall scouting and recruiting coverage investment.

For football, the algorithm is weighted as follows: On3 (35%), 247Sports (35%), Rivals.com (20%) and ESPN (10%). Prior to launching the On3 Industry Ranking, all four recruiting services were equally weighted.

Filsaime, who attends McKinney (Texas) High, grew up in Orlando and has already shut down his recruitment. He was offered earlier in the year and announced his commitment to Florida on April 13 while in town for the Orange and Blue Game.

Barring any major surprises, don’t expect any recruiting drama from Lagway either.

The All-American signal caller is the face of UF’s top-three class and plays a major role on the recruiting trail. He made his decision in December and is also planning to play baseball for the Gators.

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On3 Scouting Report on Xavier Filsaime

“Xavier Filsaime is an athletic, physical safety with versatility on the back end. Measured at over 5-foot-11.5, around 180 pounds prior to his junior season. Has average to below average length for the position with a 30.75-inch arm. Turned in very strong track times as a sophomore, with multiple sub-11.0 second marks in the 100 meters, highlighted by a personal best of 10.52 seconds.

Primarily worked as a safety as a junior, lining up deep and in the slot. Filsaime makes most of his plays as a cover down defender. Physical and throws his body around. Shows pop as a striker. Closes quickly when moving forward. Sniffs out quick passes. Plays with some attitude. Has the speed and fluidity to line up on receivers in man coverage.

Filsaime did not have much ball production as a junior at safety but was a wide receiver as a sophomore, alleviating questions about ball skills. Did not replicate his sophomore track times as a junior. Younger for the class with an April birthday.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

On3 Scouting Report on DJ Lagway

“DJ Lagway’s a strong-armed quarterback prospect who possesses a thicker build with solid measurables for the position. Checked in at 6-foot-2.3 and 225 pounds during the camp circuit prior to his junior season.

Lagway has the arm strength to make throws at every level of the field, including ones from the far hash. Efficient with his movements in the pocket and comfortable working outside the pocket. Arm talent shines when forced to throw from multiple arm slots or off-platform.

Lagway will need to continue progressing with his accuracy as a passer – completed 55 percent of his passes as a sophomore at under 7 yards per attempt. A touted two-sport athlete who has also received multiple Power Five offers as a baseball player.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

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