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Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway Limited in Spring Practice Due to Injury

Sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway will participate in Florida's spring practices with restricted throwing activities as he recovers from a lower-body injury.

Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson (21) picks up Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) for a sack during the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and teammates Trikweze Bridges (7), Aidan Mizell (11) and Jadan Baugh (13) celebrate their 24-17 win against Mississippi in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Overview

  • Florida head coach Billy Napier confirmed that DJ Lagway will be limited in throwing activities during spring practice but will still participate in other drills.
  • Lagway is recovering from a lower-body injury but did not undergo offseason surgery; he previously dealt with a hamstring strain during the 2024 season.
  • Lagway emerged as Florida's starting quarterback last season after Graham Mertz's season-ending knee injury, finishing with 1,915 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
  • Analysts have praised Lagway's potential, with some projecting him as a future top NFL draft pick, though Florida faces a challenging 2025 schedule with playoff hopes uncertain.
  • Florida's coaching staff aims to build on the team's late-season momentum, with improvements in the offensive line and defense, and the integration of new recruits and transfers.