The Florida Gators star quarterback should be full speed ahead as we get into the summer months
is expected to be full-go for the team’s fall camp in June, head coach Billy Napier announced after Saturday’s spring game. “DJ's doing great,” he said. He'll start throwing here in a couple weeks. But, yeah, just in general, very positive there.
” Lagway did not throw in the scrimmage and only saw the field for a few handoffs, similar to what Lagway was seen doing during the multiple viewing periods throughout camp. The shoulder injury, a lingering issue from a high school injury, has been a hot topic in the college football world as Lagway’s true status has been truly unknown by those outside the program.Lagway has also been dealing with a lower-body injury, separate from his hamstring injury from a year ago, although Napier said he is progressing from the issue. “I think we're working on just kind of getting him in position for the next ste, but in general, there are a lot of positives, Napier said. “Everything's on schedule.” While an inconsistent participant on the field, Lagway has been active in an off-field role as a growing leader and has taken the initiative in developing the mental side of his game. “He's starting to become that coach on the field,” quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara said during camp. “Whereas last year, he made a lot of plays and he kind of knew what was going on, and his instincts are so pure that he can make it happen. But now he's becoming really dialed in. His leadership, I think, is going to the next level.” In Lagway’s place, Florida has relied on transfer Harrison Bailey and 2024 backup Aidan Warner to take the bulk of the reps.Cam Parker is a contributing writer at AllGators.com of FanNation-Sports Illustrated and is a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in journalism. He also covers and broadcasts Alachua County high school sports with The Prep Zone and Mainstreet Daily News. When he isn't writing, he enjoys listening to '70s music such as The Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, binge-watching shows and playing with his cat, Chester.
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