Derek "DJ" Lagway (born August 13, 2005) is an American football quarterback for the Florida Gators.

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Dual-threat quarterback with enormous potential given rare athletic frame and natural arm talent. Still very much a work in progress as a passer, but improved in almost every key...

Became first UF true freshman quarterback to defeat a ranked opponent at home… Named SEC Freshman of the Week for his performance. High School Rated as a consensus five-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals...

4 hours ago · Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is already making a name for himself in the college football world.. After taking over as the starter due to a season-ending injury to Graham Mertz, the true freshman and former No. 1 quarterback in the 2024 class guided the Gators to four straight wins to finish a surprisingly successful 8-5 season. Now, he's the incumbent starter entering 2025, and expectations ...

Nov 3, 2024 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will have more tests to determine how long he will be sidelined with a hamstring injury. Lagway left Saturday’s 34-20 loss to No. 2 Georgia in the second quarter and returned to the sideline in the second half with his legged wrapped and using crutches.

1 day ago · Florida football quarterback DJ Lagway has been named the third-best player returning to college football in 2025, according to On3.. In his first season with the Gators, Lagway has demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership as a freshman.His ability to create plays and make accurate throws, especially with the deep balls, made significant contributions to the Gators' success late last season.

Sep 7, 2024 · Florida football quarterback DJ Lagway appeared in his first collegiate game against Miami, as the true freshman passed for 31 yards, rushed for 20 yards and led the Florida Gators on a TD drive...

Nov 2, 2024 · Florida football quarterback DJ Lagway was carted off the field of Saturday's game against No. 2 Georgia after suffering a hamstring injury. He was unable to put weight on his leg...

Dec 20, 2023 · Five-star quarterback prospect DJ Lagway finalized his year-long commitment to the University of Florida by signing with the Gators on Wednesday. GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- It's official. The Billy...