Derek (DJ) Lagway
Derek (DJ) Lagway
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Marcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Lagway left no doubt during his senior season that he was the best player in Texas, as well as in the nation. DJ was a one man wrecking crew in 2023, he struck defenses through the air, on the ground, running over and around his opponents, while leading Willis to their best record since 1994 and he lead them to an undefeated regular season. Lagway is an elite passer, who can make all of the throws on the route tree, he has the arm talent to push the football deep down field with touch or thread the needle into tight coverage windows. His ability to make off platform throws from multiple arm angles enables him to attack even while under pressure. Lagway is freight train of a runner with breakaway speed, he is athletic, with some juice in space that can make defenders miss in the open field and he has the pocket presence to elude the rush, using his feet as an added weapon offensively. DJ finished up his senior season with Willis, by leading them on their deepest playoff run since the 90’s, losing to eventual state champ Desoto and took home the National Gatorade Player of the Year award. He set the single record for touchdown passes in Texas with 59 touchdowns, throwing for 4,605 yards, completing 72% of his passes and he rushed for 953 yards and 16 touchdowns. Lagway is the number one player in the class of 2024 and he enrolled early at the University of Florida, ready to take the reins in Gainesville.
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