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DJ Lagway Verbally Commits to Baylor as Ole Miss Interest Keeps Recruitment in Play

The former five-star and Baylor legacy holds two years of eligibility in a fluid portal process.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Thursday that the ex-Florida quarterback committed to Baylor after an in-person visit in Waco.
  • Reporting Friday indicated Lagway is continuing conversations with other schools, with Ole Miss emerging after QB Trinidad Chambliss was denied an eligibility waiver.
  • On Saturday, new reports said Lagway scheduled an official visit to Ole Miss even as he told On3 he remains committed to Baylor.
  • Lagway was publicly seen with Bears coach Dave Aranda at Baylor’s basketball game Wednesday during his visit.
  • Across two seasons at Florida, Lagway completed 62% of his passes for 4,179 yards with 28 touchdowns and 23 interceptions, and he would replace outgoing Baylor starter Sawyer Robertson.