DJ Lagway Crowned 2023-24 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year

The Willis High School star set a Texas record for touchdown passes and maintained a 3.48 GPA, exemplifying the program's emphasis on athletic and academic excellence.

• DJ Lagway, a high school football player from Willis High School in Texas, has been named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.
• Lagway set the Texas Class 6A single-season record for touchdown passes, passing for a staggering 4,604 yards and 58 TDs, leading Willis High to their first district title since 2002 with a 12-1 record.
• Beyond his athletic achievements, Lagway maintained a 3.48 GPA and volunteered at local eldercare facilities and food banks.
• Lagway has committed to the University of Florida for his collegiate career, following in the footsteps of past Gatorade Player of the Year winners who went on to become NFL MVPs and Pro Bowl athletes.
• The Gatorade Player of the Year program, which has distributed more than $4.9 million to over 1,900 organizations, recognizes not just sporting excellence, but also academic achievements and community involvement.

3 Articles

Deadspin BNN Breaking Bleacher Report