WATCH: Throwback video of Florida Gators' freshman QB DJ Lagway as a dual-threat QB in high school 

By Aman Sharma

Modified Oct 22, 2024 18:19 GMT

DJ Lagway, a highly anticipated freshman quarterback for the Florida Gators, has already begun turning heads, sparking excitement for the future of the program. Recently, an old video of Lagway from his high school days surfaced on Instagram, showcasing his incredible talent as a dual-threat QB.

In the clip, Lagway’s extraordinary athleticism and decision-making skills are on full display. Known for both his pinpoint passing and his mobility, Lagway dominated on the high school field. The video shows him nimbly evading defenders, demonstrating both poise and accuracy as he connected with receivers.

DJ Lagway, ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the 2024 class, had a stellar high school career at Willis High School in Texas. During his junior season in 2022, he threw for 2,081 yards, tallying 24 touchdowns against only five interceptions.

His senior season was even more remarkable — he threw for 4,631 yards and set a Texas Class 6A record with 58 touchdown passes. Additionally, he racked up 975 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns.

Over his high school career, DJ Lagway amassed 8,392 passing yards with 100 touchdown passes, and 2,196 rushing yards with 29 rushing touchdowns. These impressive stats earned him honors such as the MaxPreps National Player of the Year and Mr. Texas Football.

A five-star recruit, Lagway committed to the University of Florida, where fans are eager to see him lead the team. This is especially after helping the Gators to a 48-20 victory over Kentucky in his first SEC start.

Freshman DJ Lagway shines as Gators end losing streak with 48-20 win over Kentucky

After three consecutive defeats, the Florida Gators finally revived themselves as they grabbed a 48-20 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, commanded by freshman quarterback DJ Lagway.

At just 19 years old, the former Willis High School standout took the reins following Graham Mertz's season-ending knee injury against Tennessee.

Lagway seized the moment, completing 7-of-14 passes for 259 yards and rushing for 46 more. His dynamic performance included three 40+ yard passes in the first half and 300 total yards of offense by halftime.

During his high school career at Willis, Lagway played in 42 games, making a total of 569-of-874 passes for a total of 8,392 yards and 100 touchdowns. He also added 2,196 rushing yards and 29 scores on the ground in many of these games.

In his senior year, Lagway garnered national attention by breaking the Texas high school record for most passing touchdowns in a season.

After receiving offers from powerhouse programs like Miami, Georgia and Alabama, DJ Lagway chose to join Florida. Following a bye week, Lagway will face his biggest challenge yet — leading the Gators against #2 Georgia.