DJ Lagway, Florida football’s freshman quarterback who has quickly become one of college football’s most exciting players, has been named a “contender” for the 2025 Heisman Trophy by CBS Sports.

The 6-foot-3-inch, 239-pound quarterback out of Willis, Texas, had a 5-1 record as a starter this season with 1,610 passing yards on 93-for-157 passing (59.2%), 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions while carrying the ball 46 times for 97 yards.

Lagway logged 12 completions of 40-plus yards and led all FBS passers with a 97.3 passing grade on deep balls, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He also led all true freshman quarterbacks with a 59.6 passing rating (minimum of 100 attempts).

As the Gators continue to rebuild and reshape their football identity, Lagway stands out as a beacon of hope and a pivotal player to watch.

CBS Sports writer Blake Brockermeyer included Lagway in his list of 14 players who have a strong possibility of winning the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

What CBS Sports said about Lagway

He’s trending towards being a very high pick in two seasons if he continues to develop but until then he’s got the chance to be the face of a Florida turnaround and one of the best QBs in the country. The big-framed dual-threat QB has plenty of big-name teams on the docket next year to deliver a Heisman moment or two.”

Every 2025 Heisman Trophy ‘contender’ according to CBS Sports

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