Lagway, top-dual threat QB for ’24, selects Gators

D.J. Lagway, the No. 12 total possibility in the 2024 ESPN 300 and the cycle’s top dual-threat quarterback, committed to the Florida Gators on Wednesday.Lagway, who made his announcement on ESPN’s”CFB Live,”also considered Baylor, Texas A&M, USC and Clemson.”I love what Coach [

Billy] Napier and the staff is doing over there,”Lagway informed ESPN.” I feel like they’re going to construct something unique and I wish to absolutely develop something there and simply be the stomping grounds of something brand-new.” Lagway, from Willis High School in Texas, is the Gators’leading hire for the 2024 cycle and their 3rd ESPN 300 pledge following commitments from linebacker Myles Graham(No. 53)and running back Chauncey Bowens (No. 191 ). He’s the 2nd high-profile quarterback possibility to join the Gators, following Pittsburg High School’s(California )Jaden Rashada(No. 27 total in 2023, No. 2 QB-DT), who flipped from Miami on Nov. 10. Sophomore Anthony Richardson’s choice to get in

the 2023 NFL draft, plus the termination of backup Jalen Kitna following his arrest, puts the additions of Rashada and Lagway into a different degree of significance. “The class, it does not really matter who remains in the QB space, “Lagway stated.”You got to complete everywhere you go. So I’m excited. “Napier went 6-6 in his very first season with the Gators– highlighted

by a 29-26 upset of ultimate Pac-12 champion Utah in the season opener. The Las Vegas Bowl versus No. 14 Oregon State is Dec. 17. Florida’s 2023 class is ranked No. 8 by ESPN, boosted by 16 ESPN 300 promises. “The household environment that the training staff brings, “Lagway said, addressing why Florida

stuck out.”Like whatever. Everyone’s just so nice therefore inviting. And I absolutely feel I can get developed by Coach Napier. He has among the very best systems I’ve seen and learned.”Lagway, limited to eight games since of a high ankle sprain, finished 67% of his passes for 2,080 backyards with 24 touchdown passes and five interceptions as a junior for Willis. He hurried for 517 yards and seven touchdowns.” My game can enhance [by] just making the game move slower, “Lagway said. “More slower than it has [

been], make sure I’m completing at my level at perpetuity and not dropping levels, down levels, like the competitors I’m playing often. Just constantly ensure I’m on top of my reads, on top of my blitz checks and all that great stuff. Make sure I’m a complete quarterback.”