Florida QB was 'definitely considering' Texas A&M before committing to the Gators
Similar to Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed, Lagway was thrust into the starting lineup during his 2024 freshman season due to quarterback Graham Mertz's injury issues, leading to Lagway taking over as the full-time starter down the stretch and helping the Gators to an 8-5 finish. In 12 appearances, Lagway threw for 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, and is expected to take a significant jump in 2025.
During his media appearance on Wednesday, Lagway was asked about his connection to Texas A&M, with fans and Aggie media members recalling it as one of the tightest recruiting battles just months after former A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher was fired. A Willis, Texas native, Lagway was a small school product with one of the biggest arms since former Clemson and current Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence's prep days.
When asked if he seriously considered the Aggies even after Fisher was dismissed, Lagway was quick to state that Texas A&M was his first offer, and could have been his future destination if it wasn't for the Gators' late momentum.
"Yes sir, I was definitely considering A&M… actually A&M was my first SEC offer" Lagway stated. "In being right down the road, they have a great program, Coach Elko has done an amazing job over there."
Lagway further pointed out that Florida's "gameday atmosphere" ultimately sold him, and while there was a slim possibility that he could enter the transfer portal, winning five out of six games with Lagway at the helm was more than enough to keep him committed to the program.
Florida will visit Texas A&M on Saturday, October 11. Lagway, who traded reps with Mertz during Florida's loss to the Aggies last season, will visit Kyle Field for the first time as a player and is very excited to potentially pull off an SEC road upset.
"I've been to a lot of games at Kyle Field. For me to play in one, it's going to be surreal."
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