On December 20, 2023, top recruits LJ McCray and DJ Lagway made their college football commitments official. LJ McCray, a five-star defensive lineman, announced his commitment to the University of Florida, while DJ Lagway, a five-star quarterback, also signed with the Florida Gators. Lagway's decision was highly anticipated, with previous reports indicating that he was considering other schools, but he ultimately expressed his excitement to join Florida and be coached by Billy Napier. McCray's commitment was also a significant win for the Gators, solidifying their recruiting class after a challenging start to the day.
Five-Star defensive lineman LJ McCray keeps his pledge and signs with Florida. Gators have salvaged this class after a rough start to the day.
The moment he made it official 🙌 5⭐️ DL LJ McCray commits to Florida on his IG Live 🏈 https://t.co/fMnZF7VPJb
5⭐️ DL LJ McCray officially signed with Florida on his IG Live 🏈 https://t.co/bLY1HuZjRj https://t.co/glEyCWejfq
Five-star DL LJ McCray announces he's sticking with the #Gators. "I don’t know why you all thought I was flipping."
ESPN 300 defensive lineman LJ McCray just announced he will sign with Florida. Gators keep two big prospects today.
BREAKING: Florida 5-star DL commit LJ McCray announces he will sign with the Gators🐊 Read: https://t.co/kR66pYZzRM https://t.co/he0JaLP8Pm
5-star QB DJ Lagway signs with Gators to headline 2024 class https://t.co/lWyXQx72yR
Expecting five-star defensive lineman LJ McCray to put pen to paper for #Florida in the very near future. More here: https://t.co/33ITULrnWS
D.J. Lagway (@DerekLagway) makes it official and signs with Florida #GoGators🐊 A massive get on recruiting trail for the Gators to sign the 5-star Under Armour All-American coming off a huge senior season with Willis (TX) 👀 @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill @DemetricDWarren https://t.co/SJBzZZWQZ4
Billy Napier signs the biggest recruit at Florida in over a decade as Texas QB DJ Lagway, the National Player of the Year, inks with the Gators. Whatever else happens, it’s hard to overshadow landing the best player in the country at the most important position in sports.
NEW: Despite some late rumors, DJ Lagway never had any second thoughts about signing with the Gators. I spoke with Lagway and those around him about how loyalty and commitment are part of who he is https://t.co/lxGGuZde2r
5-star Florida signee DJ Lagway had the best senior season among 2024 QB’s -Completed 72.1% of his passes for 4,634 yards, 58 TD, 8 INT at 11.5 YPA -957 yards and 16 TD on 99 carries -Led team to best season in school history https://t.co/DQ7Z5kiDx3 https://t.co/LNfP0q9jM3 https://t.co/BEifSXwyfW
Elite QB, and five-star DJ Lagway has signed with #UF https://t.co/VazmdXUrx7
DJ Lagway has signed with Florida.
Five-Star Plus+ QB DJ Lagway tells @espn he has signed with Florida🐊 “I definitely sent it in, I just can’t wait to be a Gator. I can’t wait to be coached by Coach Billy Napier, so I’m excited.” https://t.co/D6Uter1PMU https://t.co/okIeNQoobc
Five-star QB DJ Lagway just said on ESPN2 that he is signing with Florida and he's excited to play for Billy Napier. #Gators
We have not written one thing that reads five-star #Florida commit DJ Lagway is flipping, just that he continues to communicate with other schools. He signs later today. "I'm telling you I think Florida." https://t.co/QMA5OcZc7x
Texas A&M "just keeps pushing" for five-star Florida-committed QB DJ Lagway The latest: https://t.co/59wtYJSYrE (On3+) https://t.co/6ReDX67bgy
Been a long time coming 💯 @JayMbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe makes it official and signs with Alabama. The Under Armour All-American is the No. 2 ranked prospect in the ESPN 300. Elite 🔥 #RollTide @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill @DemetricDWarren https://t.co/pv17p3vXWO
#UF’s top recruit LJ McCray delays signing with a school https://t.co/GM5V8UyWD2 #Gators https://t.co/74rWMCMwHP