Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has been named to the 2024 Pro Football Focus All-Freshman Team. This recognition highlights Lagway’s exceptional performance throughout his first season in college, where has not only met but also surpassed the high expectations set for him as a top recruit.
PFF, renowned for its rigorous, data-driven analysis, recognized Lagway’s impressive statistics and consistent performance against tough competition. His high grade not only reflects his personal success but, also his impact on the field, influencing the outcome of games and setting new standards for freshman quarterbacks.
Over the course of the 2024 season, Lagway was 93-for-187 passing (57.8%) for 1,610 yards. He threw 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with a passer rating of 96.5.
According to PFF, Lagway had a passing grade of 75.5 and an overall offensive grade of 71.8.
What really stood out was Lagway’s deep ball accuracy. PFF gave Lagway a grade of 97.3 when it came to deep ball accuracy (20-plus yards). This metric not only underscores his arm strength and precision but, also his ability to effectively read defenses and make difficult throws under pressure.
For the Gator Nation, Lagway’s early success and this latest honor are signs of exciting times ahead for Florida football, with hopes high that their quarterback will continue to grow and lead their team to greater achievements.
2024 PFF All-Freshman Team
Offense
- QB: DJ Lagway (Florida Gators)
- RB: Isaac Brown (Louisville Cardinals)
- WR: Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State Buckeyes)
- WR: Ryan Williams (Alabama Crimson Tide)
- TE: Decker DeGraaf (Washington Huskies)
- Flex: Bryant Wesco Jr. (Clemson Tigers)
- LT: Jordan Seaton (Colorado Buffaloes)
- LG: Aidan Banfield (North Carolina Tar Heels)
- C: Cash Cleveland (Colorado Buffaloes)
- RG: Braydon Nelson (North Texas Mean Green)
- RT: Zach Clayton (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders)
Defense
- DI: Francis Brewu (Pittsburgh Panthers)
- DI: Jamarious Brown (Ole Miss Rebels)
- EDGE: Dylan Stewart (South Carolina Gamecocks)
- EDGE: Colin Simmons (Texas Longhorns)
- LB: Simeon Coleman (Cincinnati Bearcats)
- LB: Sammy Brown (Clemson Tigers)
- CB: Leonard Moore (Notre Dame Fighting Irish)
- CB: Jay Crawford (Auburn Tigers)
- S: Koi Perich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
- S: KJ Bolden (Georgia Bulldogs)
- Flex: Kaleb Harris (Auburn Tigers)
Special Teams
- K: Nolan Hauser (Clemson Tigers)
- P: Rhys Dakin (Iowa Hawkeyes)
- RS: Koi Perich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
- LS: James Roe (Toledo Rockets)
- ST: Dylan Day (Miami Hurricanes)
Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.