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Where to Watch Gators Coveted QB Target DJ Lagway's Commitment

The top player on Florida's 2024 recruitment board is Texas-based quarterback Derek Lagway Jr. He is set to commit Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

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Florida's top overall target in the 2024 class, quarterback Derek "DJ" Lagway Jr., is set to announce his commitment on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET. The ceremony will be streamed live on ESPN2. 

Florida joins Baylor, Clemson, Texas A&M and USC, among others, as potential hats on the table derived from the top ten schools list he released in September.

The coveted signal-caller has shown significant interest in the Gators dating back to the summer when he made a trip to Gainesville and coined Florida as his "dream school." Head coach Billy Napier and Co. have tried to take advantage of his documented liking for the school as they seek his services.

However, pushes from schools like Clemson and USC have made the race for the Willis, Texas, native a tight one down the stretch. Florida is still considered to be in the driver's seat for his services heading into the ceremony this afternoon, barring any last-minute changes.

Landing Lagway could drastically alter the future of Florida's recruiting as it would establish an early face to the 2024 class early in the cycle.

Meanwhile, his talents on the field would give Florida a clear-cut piece to assume the starting quarterback role in the offense in the future. He's starred in a dual-threat role at the prep level that adheres to the play-action system Napier wants to operate at UF.

He's completed 67% of his passes — a notable improvement from his 55% clip as a sophomore — for 2,081 yards, 24 touchdowns and five interceptions as a junior. Lagway contributed 517 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.

If Lagway commits to UF, he joins the likes of linebacker Myles Graham and running back Chauncey Bowens in the Gators 2024 class to this point.

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Brandon Carroll
BRANDON CARROLL

Brandon Carroll is a recent graduate of the University of Florida. He serves as the lead reporter for the Florida Gators FanNation-Sports Illustrated website, covering football, basketball and recruiting. When he isn't hard at work, he enjoys listening to music, playing flag football and basketball, spending time with his friends and family, and watching an array of television shows. Follow him on Twitter @itsbcarroll.

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