In celebration of International Women’s Day, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is giving back. Partnering with the Gators’ NIL collective, Florida Victorious, Lagway is donating a portion of his NIL earnings to support women’s sports.
The exact amount of Lagway’s donation was not disclosed, but sources told On3 that he is contributing a six-figure sum. While the specific breakdown remains unclear, Florida Victorious will distribute the funds among gymnastics, women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball.
“Hard work is the lifeblood of everything we do,” Lagway said on social media. “Every home run, every spike. So many hours of unseen hard work. But I see it, I see the 25 SEC championships. I see it in the perfect 10. I can hear the hours of dedication in every pitch. I see the precision in every 3-pointer. I am truly inspired by these women, their passion pushes me to go harder every single day.”
The former five-star recruit made an immediate impact as a true freshman last fall, leading Florida to four consecutive wins to close out the season. Widely projected as a Heisman contender in 2025, he is expected to help position Florida in the College Football Playoff race. In his freshman season in 2024, he threw for 1,915 yards.
Now a rising star at Florida, DJ Lagway is using his platform to leverage NIL earnings and give back to women’s athletics. Along with his partnership with Gatorade, his NIL portfolio features deals with Nintendo, Epic Games, and Leaf Trading Cards. He also recently launched the Lagway Foundation in collaboration with UF Health.
DJ Lagway holds an On3 NIL Valuation of $3.8 million, which puts him at No. 4 in the college football NIL rankings. He also sits at No. 7 in the On3 NIL 100, the first of its kind and defacto NIL ranking of the top 100 high school and college athletes ranked by their On3 NIL Valuation.
