"Looks out of shape like JaMarcus Russell" - CFB fans troll DJ Lagway as Florida QB returns to practice in sleeve after calf injury scare

Syndication: Gainesville Sun - Source: Imagn
Syndication: Gainesville Sun - Source: Imagn

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway thrived in a difficult situation last season. He was expected to be the backup behind Graham Mertz, but with Mertz struggling with injuries, Lagway stepped into a starting role. He was able to perform well but suffered injuries of his own.

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Those injuries limited Lagway's availability during spring practice. However, he appears healthy and ready to go during fall training camp. On Saturday, the Florida Gators posted about Lagway's first session of fall camp.

"Looks like a Heisman caliber QB," the Gators wrote.
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This led to a wave of reactions from college football fans, who debated his Heisman contention.

"No he doesn't.. he looks out of shape like JaMarcus Russell," one fan wrote.
"If Lagway is allegedly a Heisman caliber QB there’s no reason Dylan Raiola shouldn’t be," one fan commented.
"The Gators schedule will test his mental and physical durability. Can’t put Heisman expectations on him just yet. No one was expecting Tebow to win the Heisman in year 1 as a starter. There’s no reason Lagway should be in the conversation before any games have been played," one fan added.
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"Let’s win a few games before talking about the Heisman- amazing fellas," one fan wrote.
"If he’s going to be that good of a quarterback, shouldn’t he have some cleats and shoulder pads on? A helmet wouldn’t hurt either," one fan commented.
"UF fans go on looks. He hasn’t accomplished anything but look at him stand there. Elite !!! lol what a bunch of dorks," one fan added.
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DJ Lagway returned to practice on Saturday while dealing with a strained calf

There is a lot of hype around DJ Lagway heading into the 2025 college football season, but injuries are a concern. Lagway dealt with several issues last season and is now dealing with a calf strain. He participated in practice in training camp on Saturday for the first time since camp opened.

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He was wearing a calf sleeve on his left leg, the same leg that caused him to miss time last year with a hamstring strain. Lagway ended the year with a shoulder injury that kept him out of spring practice.

Gators coach Billy Napier has not provided a timeline for when DJ Lagway will be fully healthy.

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