When will DJ Lagway play for Florida? Exploring Gators star's eligibility to get on the field

DJ Lagway is the crown jewel of the Florida Gators' player recruitment for the 2024 college football season. The former five-star quarterback was the country's No. 1 quarterback recruit and has joined Gators for the 2024 season. He already saw some play time starting for the team in the Week 2 face-off against Samford.

Lagway will continue to play for Florida in the 2024 college football season. His skill set is too impressive to ignore, and he has all the tools to thrive in Billy Napier's offense.

Will DJ Lagway start for Florida in 2024?

DJ Lagway enters his freshman season with quite a reputation from high school. Lagway's dual-threat ability bears similarities to Anthony Richardson and Tim Tebow before him. The Gators will always have a spot for a true dual-threat QB, and Lagway already ticks the box.

Lagway saw some play time in Florida's Week 2 game against Samford (2024 season). He impressed the Gators fanbase with three touchdowns and proved himself to be an asset for Billy Napier. He started the game in the absence of Graham Mertz, who suffered a concussion in the Week 1 face-off against Miami.

Mertz led qualifying Southeastern Conference QBs with a completion percentage of 72.9 during the 2023 season. It'll be hard to dislodge a shotcaller with such accuracy at the collegiate level.

DJ Lagway is part of a deep quarterback rotation at Florida

Lagway steps into one of the most stacked QB rooms at the college level. The Gators are led by Graham Mertz, who was brought in to replace Anthony Richardson for the 2023 season and beyond.

Also, there's Clay Millen, a transfer from Colorado State. Millen is a competent backup in his own right and can get the job done if called upon at any stage in 2024. Let's see how Lagway and Co. perform in the upcoming college football season.