Breaking: Baylor Lands Florida QB and Former Five-Star DJ Lagway as 2026 Signal-Caller

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Baylor just made an enormous splash, as former five-star Florida quarterback transfer DJ Lagway committed to the Bears following his official visit on Jan. 7, immediately reshaping the program’s trajectory.

Lagway is a consensus top-10 quarterback and top-25 overall prospect in the transfer portal rankings. DJ is also a Baylor legacy, as his father, Derek, played running back for the Bears from 1997 to 2001. He is the ninth transfer portal player to commit this cycle and the lone quarterback.

Lagway entered the 2025 season as a preseason Heisman Trophy contender, but the fall didn’t go as planned for the Gators, as head coach Billy Napier was fired midseason. Lagway threw for 2,264 yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, while battling through some injuries.

As a freshman, he threw for 1,915 yards with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He took over for an injured Graham Mertz and led the Gators to an 8-5 season with four-straight wins to close the season over LSU, Ole Miss, Florida State and Tulane.

The former Gatorade Player of the Year totaled 5,558 yards of offense and 75 touchdowns during his senior season at Willis High School (TX). During his three-year high school career, he threw for 8,393 yards and 101 touchdowns, while rushing for 2,197 yards and 29 touchdowns.

The Baylor legacy was the No. 1 quarterback in the nation for the 2024 recruiting class and a five-star prospect, according to 247Sports, and chose Florida over virtually every school in the nation.

Lagway has two years of eligibility remaining and is set to become the highest-ranked high school prospect Baylor has ever rostered. His commitment will likely create a recruiting ripple effect, helping the Bears secure an even better transfer portal class.

Overall, Lagway is an ideal fit for offensive coordinator Jake Spavital’s scheme. His elite play-action grades align perfectly with an offense built around a strong rushing attack that sets up explosive downfield throws. Plus, his mobility enhances the scheme, as evidenced by his prolific rushing production in high school, adding potentially another dynamic dimension to the offense.

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