BREAKING: Florida Head Coach Billy Napier Declares Star Freshman QB DJ Lagway “Ready and Set,” Eyes Summer OTAs as Gators’ 5-Star Signal Caller Prepares to Take Over Gainesville
Florida head coach Billy Napier dropped a major update that has Gator Nation buzzing, declaring true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway “ready and set” as the team prepares to begin summer OTAs in just a few weeks.
The announcement signals that the highly touted 5-star recruit is progressing quickly and could be on track to make a serious push for playing time in his first year.
Lagway, who arrived on campus with massive hype, is already turning heads with his maturity, arm strength, and poise in the pocket. Napier’s endorsement speaks volumes about Lagway’s development and readiness to contribute, even as a true freshman navigating the SEC gauntlet. The Gators’ head coach emphasized Lagway’s mental grasp of the offense, work ethic, and leadership during early workouts and spring practices, hinting that he could factor heavily into the quarterback competition this fall.
The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Texas native has been heralded as one of the most complete quarterback prospects in recent memory. His dual-threat ability, combined with elite arm talent, gives Florida an exciting new dimension at the position—something they’ve lacked in recent years.
With summer OTAs set to begin soon, all eyes will be on Lagway as he prepares to take the next step in his development. Whether he earns the starting job out of the gate or not, it’s clear Napier views him as the future of Florida football. His “ready and set” declaration doesn’t just suggest Lagway is healthy and throwing—it sounds like a warning to the rest of the SEC: DJ Lagway is coming, and Gainesville may have its next star.
