Tim Tebow on DJ Lagway’s transfer to Baylor: ‘I think he needed a new environment’
It’s safe to say expectations were extremely high for Five Star-Plus quarterback DJ Lagway when he stepped foot on Florida‘s campus in 2024. He was the No. 3 ranked player in his class, and was expected to succeed quarterback Graham Mertz as the future of the program. Following Mertz’s season-ending injury in Florida‘s sixth game […]
In the transfer portal, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway sought a fresh opportunity outside of Gainesville. The team's starting quarterback, following Graham Mertz's injury-stricken season, was met with immense pressure and a lack of support in Florida. Tim Tebow, a Florida legend, recently spoke about the quarterback's transfer, asserting that Lagway 'needed a new environment' to thrive.
This environment came in the form of a transfer to Baylor, under head coach Dave Aranda. Tebow expressed his support for Lagway, acknowledging the talented young man's potential. With the upcoming game against Auburn, both Lagway and Aranda have high stakes, with a win potentially setting the tone for the remainder of the season.
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