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DJ Lagway Signs With Baylor, Ending Transfer Drama

The move places the former Florida quarterback at his father's alma mater in a program searching for stability at quarterback.

Overview

  • Baylor officially announced Lagway's signing on Sunday, finalizing his move 10 days after his Jan. 8 commitment.
  • Lagway visited Florida State, Virginia and Ole Miss and drew Duke interest before choosing to finalize with the Bears.
  • Across two seasons at Florida, he threw for 4,179 yards and 28 touchdowns with 23 interceptions, including an SEC‑high 14 picks in 2025.
  • Baylor finished 5-7 in 2025 under Dave Aranda and targeted Lagway as it replaces three-year starter Sawyer Robertson, per Reuters.
  • Lagway’s high school teammate DeBraun Hampton entered the portal and committed to Baylor, though he logged only two game appearances and no receptions at Florida and his scholarship status is unclear.