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Potential Gators QB target to enter transfer portal

On3 imageby: Keith Niebuhr5 hours agoOn3Keith

Aaron Philo, a redshirt freshman quarterback at Georgia Tech, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Gators Online expects UF to be a major player in his recruitment.

Philo, a Georgia native, has been the top backup to Haynes King, who finished 10th in this year’s voting for the Heisman Trophy. In that role, he has thrown for 938 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. He’s also added 95 rushing yards on 16 carries in two seasons.

At Georgia Tech, Aaron Philo apparently developed a strong relationship with his offensive coordinator, Buster Faulkner. Faulkner recently left the Yellow Jackets for the same position at Florida.

The transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2.

Monday, DJ Lagway, who started 19 games over the past two seasons for the Gators, announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. Gators Online does not expect Lagway to return to UF.

Lagway started all 12 games for UF in 2025 and seven as a true freshman in 2024. This past season, he completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 2,264 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. As a true freshman, Lagway passed for 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Overall, Lagway was 10-9 as a starter with the Gators.

Meanwhile, the Gators appear poised to keep Tramell Jones, a true freshman QB who, according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, “has impressed in early meetings with the new Gators staff.” Per Wiltfong, “On3 is hearing Florida will aim to take two transfer portal quarterbacks in this cycle, one a proven to semi-proven passer and a younger guy to come in and compete (with Jones).”

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