Florida Gators signee DJ Lagway Named 2023 Mr. Texas Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators quarterback signee D.J. Lagway was honored once again on Friday afternoon. Lagway was named Dave Campbell’s 2023 Mr. Texas Football. Mr. Texas Football annually recognizes the most outstanding high school football player in the state of Texas.
As a partner of the TaxAct Texas Bowl, Lagway will be honored on the field and presented his honor on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, during the Texas Bowl, featuring the Texas A&M Aggies and Oklahoma State Cowboys.
This honor from one of the most respected high school football publications in the state of Texas, adds to an impressive list for the newest Gators quarterback. On Friday, Lagway was named the Bobby Dodd National Back of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta. He was also named the Max Prep High School Player of the Year.
Lagway is rated as a Five-Star Plus+ recruit for the 2024 class — one of just 14 in the country — and the first signed by the Florida Gators.
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On3 analyst impressed by DJ Lagway’s play in 2023
Here is what On3’s Charles Power said about Lagway:
DJ Lagway had a phenomenal senior season at Willis (Texas) High. The Florida signee posted the best production of any top 2024 quarterback, while playing good competition – and it’s not particularly close. Lagway completed 72.1% of his passes for 4,634 yards and 59 touchdowns against eight interceptions at 11.5 yards per attempt. He also rushed 957 yards and 16 touchdowns on 99 attempts. He averaged 430 total yards and 5.7 total touchdowns per game – truly stellar marks by any measure.
This is all while leading Willis to a 12-1 record and the best season in school history. Lagway has long-been considered one of the most physically gifted 2024 signal callers. At 6-foot-2.5, 230 pounds, he pairs a strong arm with plus rushing ability in a college-ready frame. The senior season saw Lagway take the next step as a player on Friday nights, igniting a rise in the rankings and his status as a new Five-Star Plus+ prospect.
Lagway is the No. 2 quarterback and No. 10 overall recruit nationally for the On3 Industry Rankings.
His coach thinks Lagway has the ability to be a significant contributor in Year 1 at any program.
“Undoubtedly, 1,000 percent,” said Trent Miller of Willis High. “With what he can already do physically, matched with what he does in the film room and gameplan preparation, he could start for anybody in the country as a true freshman.”
Said Gators coach Billy Napier: “The biggest compliment I could give DJ is that as much attention as he has received throughout the recruiting process? He’s a better human being, he’s a better leader. His character, his faith, his example. The way he treats people. His work ethic, his focus, his drive to get better.”
