{"id":123418,"date":"2026-01-19T04:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/123418\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:44:17","slug":"florida-transfer-qb-dj-lagway-to-officially-sign-with-baylor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/123418\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida transfer QB DJ Lagway to officially sign with Baylor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida<\/a> transfer quarterback DJ Lagway<\/a> is signing with Baylor<\/a>, according to On3\u2019s Pete Nakos. It solidifies his commitment to the Bears, after originally committing on January 8th.<\/p>\n

Lagway is one of the top available players in the transfer portal and has taken a handful of visits. On3\u2019s Pete Nakos<\/a> reported Friday that while Lagway was committed to Baylor, he had not officially signed and was expected to continue taking visits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

By committing to the Bears, Lagway is set to suit up for his father\u2019s alma mater. Derek Lagway played running back at Baylor from 1997-2001.<\/p>\n

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3\u2019s Transfer Portal\u00a0wire<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter account<\/a>\u00a0are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.<\/p>\n

Lagway entered his sophomore season in 2025 with high expectations after showing flashes as a freshman. However, the former\u00a0Five Star Plus+<\/a>\u00a0recruit had an up-and-down go, throwing for 2,264 yards and 16 touchdowns, to 14 interceptions.<\/p>\n

As a freshman in 2024, Lagway took over Florida\u2019s starting quarterback job after Graham Mertz<\/a> suffered an injury. In his 12 appearances, he threw for 1,915 yards and 12 touchdowns, to nine interceptions, as the Gators eventually finished the year with an 8-5 record.<\/p>\n

After hitting the portal, Lagway became one of the top players to hit the open market. He currently ranks No. 21 overall in the On3 Industry Transfer Portal Rankings<\/a> and is the No. 8-ranked quarterback.<\/p>\n

Lagway also generated interest from the Big Ten as he navigated the transfer portal, as On3 previously detailed<\/a>. But after visiting Baylor this week \u2013 and attending a basketball game with Bears head coach Dave Aranda<\/a> \u2013 he committed to the program, following in his father\u2019s footsteps.<\/p>\n

DJ Lagway arrived at Florida in 2024 as the crown jewel of the Gators\u2019 recruiting class. A Five Star Plus+ prospect, he was the No. 3 overall player and top-ranked quarterback from the cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an incredible program here at the University of Florida,\u201d Lagway wrote on social media about his departure. \u201cTo my family \u2013 your unwavering support means the world to me. I would not be the man or the athlete I am today without your love, guidance and sacrifice.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo me friends and teammates \u2013 thank you for the brotherhood, the memories, and the bonds we\u2019ve built over these past two years. I will carry those moments with me for a lifetime. To my coaches, the athletic training staff and every member of the University of Florida community \u2013 thank you for pouring into me, believing in me and showing me nothing but love and support throughout my time in Gainesville. After much prayer, reflection and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal.\u201d<\/p>\n