GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has been named the Danny Wuerffel Man of the Month for November.
“It’s truly a blessing that my teammates and coaches see me as that,” Lagway said. “I’ve grown tremendously on the field and off the field. It’s been an amazing experience, an amazing first year just learning.”
“People look up to DJ,” analyst/quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara said of Lagway. “Anytime he’s around, he has the ability to bring the best out of people. His work ethic is really, in my opinion, unmatched. He’s so hungry to learn and that’s what people don’t see here every day. How hungry he is to be a good quarterback in every aspect. I think that’s probably what people see and watch and want to emulate, his work ethic and his strength.”
Lagway completed 12 passes 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). Lagway finished the season with 1,610 passing yards on 93-for-157 passing (59.2%), 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He added 46 carries for 97 yards.
The Man of the Month award is earned by one football scholar-athlete who demonstrates holistic excellence and commitment to the Gators Football program. Through partnership with Gator Great Danny Wuerffel, Florida Football is able to instill and identify these values within our team:
- guided by mental and moral qualities with a distinctive disposition
- commits to his learning and readily applies knowledge in various contexts
- active presence in communities and utilizes his influence for the benefit of others
- positively maximizes the efforts of others, aligning responsibility and action
Football scholar-athletes who have exhibited these qualities are recommended from Gators Football staff, voted on, and then recognized for their impact on and off the field. This award is a manifestation of maturity, leadership, and the Gator Standard.
