DJ Lagway, Florida football’s freshman quarterback who has quickly become one of college football’s most exciting players, has been named a “contender” for the 2025 Heisman Trophy by CBS Sports.
The 6-foot-3-inch, 239-pound quarterback out of Willis, Texas, had a 5-1 record as a starter this season with 1,610 passing yards on 93-for-157 passing (59.2%), 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions while carrying the ball 46 times for 97 yards.
Lagway logged 12 completions of 40-plus yards and led all FBS passers with a 97.3 passing grade on deep balls, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He also led all true freshman quarterbacks with a 59.6 passing rating (minimum of 100 attempts).
As the Gators continue to rebuild and reshape their football identity, Lagway stands out as a beacon of hope and a pivotal player to watch.
CBS Sports writer Blake Brockermeyer included Lagway in his list of 14 players who have a strong possibility of winning the 2025 Heisman Trophy.
What CBS Sports said about Lagway
Every 2025 Heisman Trophy ‘contender’ according to CBS Sports
- QB LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks)
- QB Garrett Nussmeier (LSU Tigers)
- QB Cade Klubnik (Clemson Tigers)
- WR Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State Buckeyes)
- RB Dylan Sampson (Tennessee Volunteers)
- RB Jordan James (Oregon Ducks)
- QB Drew Allar (Penn State Nittany Lions)
- QB Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee Volunteers)
- QB DJ Lagway (Florida Gators)
- QB Kevin Jennings (SMU Mustangs)
- QB Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns)
- WR Ryan Williams (Alabama Crimson Tide)
- QB Quinn Ewers (Texas Longhorns)
- S Caleb Downs (Ohio State Buckeyes)
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