Amidst a tumultuous period for the University of Florida football program, head coach Billy Napier has managed to secure a significant win by signing five-star quarterback DJ Lagway, who is a part of the Gators' elite 2024 recruiting class. Despite a disappointing 5-7 season and the loss of other recruits including 5-star Xavier Filsaime to Texas, a 5-star who indicated he probably won't sign, and 4-star recruits flipping to Miami and Auburn, Lagway's commitment is a major boon for Napier. Both USC and Texas A&M had been vying for Lagway, but he has expressed his commitment to Florida, citing his readiness to work hard under Napier's guidance. As the MaxPreps National Player of the Year, Lagway completed 72.1% of his passes for 4,634 yards, 58 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, while also rushing for 957 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading his team to the best season in their history. This signing is particularly critical for Napier, who is set to face one of the most challenging schedules in the history of college football.
5-star QB DJ Lagway signs with Gators to headline 2024 class https://t.co/lWyXQx72yR
Lincoln Riley made a push for DJ Lagway late, but the 5-star keeps with his Florida commitment https://t.co/uIKPTyZ6DO
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
Brutal signing day for Billy Napier and the Gators. Will Napier still be Florida’s coach this time next year?
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
Florida lost 5 in a row to miss a bowl game, and now Billy Napier will be on every hot seat list this offseason ahead of what some are tabbing as the most difficult schedule in college football history. Seems like some recruits are well aware of that.
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
USC coach Lincoln Riley is still reaching out to Florida QB commit DJ Lagway. More on that here: https://t.co/dAeF9bQNt9
So far today, Florida has had: * A 5-star say he probably won't sign * A 4-star flip to Miami * A 4-star flip to Auburn This after hemorrhaging recruits the last month. If Billy Napier *is* the guy for Florida, he sure has a funny way of showing it https://t.co/qXH4FGzYFy
Things continue to trend poorly for Billy Napier at Florida. Gators lost 5-star Xavier Filsaime to Texas just two days ago. https://t.co/3iUN3Y2fJR
The latest on USC's push for five-star Florida-committed QB DJ Lagway https://t.co/eF0mpwiFR8… (On3+)
MaxPreps National Player of The Year QB DJ Lagway on what Florida fans should expect. "They can expect a hard worker. I'm going to come in right away, put my boots on the ground and go to work." https://t.co/RihGD8oUD4
UPDATE: USC & Texas A&M are making a late push for 5-star Florida QB commit DJ Lagway, @samspiegs reports. https://t.co/JUJairig0c https://t.co/2KjR4ZPVR2
Two schools remain in pursuit of five-star Florida-committed QB DJ Lagway, On3 has learned https://t.co/lKtFrog9oP (On3+)
USC is getting back involved with DJ Lagway. https://t.co/SiMGrmyf7w
Through the #Gators' 5-7 season, long-term optimism centered on Billy Napier's elite 2024 recruiting class. That makes this week PIVOTAL for his future at Florida.⬇️ https://t.co/lGXz0wkWP0
Things won’t be easy for Billy Napier in Year 3 with the #Gators. https://t.co/6pZTKpvjVd