Florida football QB DJ Lagway shuts down injury rumors during 2025 SEC media days
Lagway was limited during spring practice with a shoulder injury, but he told reporters that it is no longer an issue heading into the 2025 season.
"Just to say, I don't have a prosthetic arm," Lagway joked. "Just letting y'all know that."
Lagway, a former five-star recruit out of high school, was recovering from a shoulder issue that kept him from throwing during the spring. Despite the missed reps, the Gators' quarterback said he's confident in how far he's come.
"I'm itching and crawling to get back on the field with the guys," Lagway said. "But I'm feeling great. Training has been amazing, I've been working. I'm actually getting better at doing that, just trying to get back to throwing the ball."
Lagway added that the recovery process has given him time to focus on refining the mental and technical side of his game.
"I've been working on mechanics that's going to help my accuracy this year, help my decision-making," he said. "It's been great. I'm just excited to get out there with the guys."
The injury caused concern throughout Gator Nation this offseason, as Florida's success this season plays a large part on Lagway's health.
Head coach Billy Napier didn't dive into the details of Lagway's injury status during his SEC media days appearance, but he did share a positive update.
According to Napier, Lagway took part in a throwing session earlier before the team's trip to Atlanta, a promising sign as fall camp approaches.
Napier added that the staff expects the sophomore quarterback to be fully healthy and ready to go when preseason practices begin.
"We don't have anyone that we anticipate not being available at the beginning of training camp," Napier said when asked about the health surrounding the team.
While specifics remain scarce with Lagway's status, both he and Napier expressed confidence in his recovery trajectory.
When asked whether he underwent a procedure to address lingering issues, Lagway acknowledged minor setbacks but kept the details minimal.
"Yeah, you know, a lot of players have (nooks) and crannies, little things that was lingering during the season," Lagway said. "Outside of that, I'm just ready to get out there."
All eyes will be on Lagway as he returns to full strength with a chance to become one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC this season.
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