The DJ Lagway hype has been huge as the 2025 college football season approaches, and fans of the sport have high hopes for the Gators quarterback. The excitement surrounding Lagway is truly justified, with the freshman posting stunning performances in his dozen appearances and seven starts for Florida.
Gators’ wide receiver Chimere Dike has formed a brotherhood with Lagway despite being several years his senior. Dike has had nothing but positive words for Lagway and recently gave him a shoutout, highlighting him as an embodiment of football.
Gators’ WR Chimere Dike Expresses Admiration for Rishing Sophomore QB DJ Lagway
Chimere Dike, the 6’0″, 195-pound Gators wide receiver, is showcasing his experience at the Alabama Senior Bowl and will look to make a statement as NFL scouts watch him closely. In an interview with Gator Country, Dike expressed his desire to show NFL teams that he is a winner.
“I think it’s just continuing to work and compete against these guys, show I can win consistently. I think that’s the biggest thing,” Dike said. “The good thing is I have a lot of college tape that they can go back and look at.”
Dike also spoke about his brotherhood with DJ Lagway. He said, “Guys like DJ are the reason I want to play in this game, and I’m so excited for their future.”
“I think DJ obviously has all the talent, and he works his tail off. All he wants to do is win; he’s super competitive, he definitely has the ‘it’ factor,” Dike said.
DJ Lagway Makes NIL Announcement Following Freshman Season
After a grueling season with a tough schedule, the Florida Gators will aim to make a strong comeback in 2025. Former starting QB Graham Mertz passed the torch to DJ Lagway following a knee injury in October.
Lagway’s success has given him rising-star status, attracting a growing fanbase and some huge brands. The hype around him has led him to sign an NIL deal with Nintendo—a big move for the freshman.
Lagway announced his partnership with Epic Games and Fortnite with posts on social media. “OG Fortnite is back, so I had to hop on my Nintendo Switch,” Lagway said, adding hashtags like “#EpicPartner” and “#NintendoPartner.”
DJ Lagway’s NIL valuation currently sits at $3.7 million. He has signed NIL deals with Nintendo, Leaf Trading Cards, EA Sports, Florida Victorious and Gatorade. If Lagway’s performance in the coming season meets expectations, he could be looking at larger and more profitable deals.
OG Fortnite is back, so I had to hop on my Nintendo Switch#EpicPartner #NintendoPartner @NintendoAmerica @FortniteGame pic.twitter.com/iVVdIXjySQ
— LAG ✞ (@DerekLagway) January 30, 2025
DJ Lagway’s NIL valuation currently sits at $3.7 million. He has signed NIL deals with Nintendo, Leaf Trading Cards, EA Sports, Florida Victorious and Gatorade.
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If Lagway’s performance in the coming season meets expectations, he could be looking at larger and more profitable deals.
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