DJ Lagway, Florida Gators signee, wins prestigious 'High School Heisman'
Another day, another honor for 5-star Florida Gators signee DJ Lagway, the quarterback from Willis, Texas.
Friday, he was named the Bobby Dodd National Back of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta.
Here’s what that group wrote: “The ‘High School Heisman’ is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding player. Lagway, a 6’2, 225 pound QB from Willis, TX had a historic season. He threw for 4,600 yards and 59 TDs, in addition to rushing for 1,000 yards and 16 TDs
Lagway joins players like Arch Manning, Trevor Lawrence, Travis Hunter, Najee Harris, Tim Tebow, and Peyton Manning as winners of this prestigious award. The 5 star+ recruit committed to the University of Florida this week.
Congratulations, DJ Lagway!”
Tuesday, Lagway was named the 2023 MaxPreps National High School Football Player of the Year.
On3 analyst impressed by DJ Lagway’s play in 2023
Here is what On3’s Charles Power said about Lagway:
DJ Lagway had a phenomenal senior season at Willis (Texas) High. The Florida signee posted the best production of any top 2024 quarterback, while playing good competition – and it’s not particularly close. Lagway completed 72.1% of his passes for 4,634 yards and 59 touchdowns against eight interceptions at 11.5 yards per attempt. He also rushed 957 yards and 16 touchdowns on 99 attempts. He averaged 430 total yards and 5.7 total touchdowns per game – truly stellar marks by any measure.
This is all while leading Willis to a 12-1 record and the best season in school history. Lagway has long-been considered one of the most physically gifted 2024 signal callers. At 6-foot-2.5, 230 pounds, he pairs a strong arm with plus rushing ability in a college-ready frame. The senior season saw Lagway take the next step as a player on Friday nights, igniting a rise in the rankings and his status as a new Five-Star Plus+ prospect.
Lagway is the No. 2 quarterback and No. 10 overall recruit nationally for the On3 Industry Rankings.
His coach thinks Lagway has the ability to be a significant contributor in Year 1 at any program.
“Undoubtedly, 1,000 percent,” said Trent Miller of Willis High. “With what he can already do physically, matched with what he does in the film room and gameplan preparation, he could start for anybody in the country as a true freshman.”
Said Gators coach Billy Napier: “The biggest compliment I could give DJ is that as much attention as he has received throughout the recruiting process? He’s a better human being, he’s a better leader. His character, his faith, his example. The way he treats people. His work ethic, his focus, his drive to get better.
