DJ Lagway carries a $2 million On3 NIL valuation for 2026 at Baylor, about half of the $3.8 million he was valued at entering 2025 as Florida’s starting quarterback. Lagway committed to Baylor on Jan. 8, 2026, the highest rated recruit ever to play for the Bears, after a 2025 season at Florida in which he threw 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions and the Gators fired Billy Napier.
| Season | School | On3 valuation | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Florida | Rising as a freshman | 1,915 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman |
| 2025 | Florida | $3.8 million | 2,264 yards, 16 touchdowns, 14 interceptions; Florida fired Napier in October |
| 2026 | Baylor | $2 million | Transferred home to Texas |
How It Compares
| Player | School | 2026 On3 valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Leavitt, QB | LSU | $4.5 million |
| DJ Lagway, QB | Baylor | $2 million |
| Nico Iamaleava, QB | UCLA | $2 million |
| LaNorris Sellers, QB | South Carolina | $2 million |
The Baylor Bet
Lagway, a former No. 1 quarterback recruit from Willis, Texas, returned to his home state for a fresh start. Baylor coach Dave Aranda has said Lagway connects with teammates better than any player he has coached, and Lagway paid for 15 teammates to join him on a spring break trip to Miami. His valuation is lower than in Gainesville, but a strong season in Baylor’s spread offense could push it back up quickly.
Valuations are On3 figures as reported by FanSided and Sports Illustrated; season details from Sports Illustrated. NIL valuations are estimates, not salaries.
The Bottom Line
DJ Lagway is worth $2 million in NIL for 2026 at Baylor, down from $3.8 million at Florida. See his former school’s coaching change on the Billy Napier buyout page and the national list on highest NIL valuations. Follow the Bears on the Baylor football schedule.