DJ Lagway forgot how famous he was.
DJ Lagway Left Speechless After Fan's $6,000 Gesture originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As a true freshman for the Florida Gators this past season, quarterback DJ Lagway burst onto the scene with authority.
Following an injury to Graham Mertz, Lagway started seven games, leading the Gators to a 6-1 record. He also tossed the pill for 1,915 yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing for an additional 101 yards.
The former five-star recruit from the 2024 class, who ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the class, is widely expected to emerge as one of the sport's best this season after having a second offseason in the system and some reps under his belt. With his presumed status as one of the best in college football, collectors are already doing anything they can to get their hands on Lagway memorabilia.
Something that the sophomore quarterback learned firsthand on Wednesday, as an avid collector, surprised Lagway with how much he spent on a one-of-one autographed chrome card. When asked how much he thought the card was, Lagway threw out a guess of $25.
A figure that was a few thousand short, as collector Geoff Wilson revealed he spent $6,000.
DJ Lagway was SHOCKED by what I paid for his card today… pic.twitter.com/7viTwGcN8n
— Geoff Wilson (@itsgeoffwilson) July 17, 2025
After initially staring at the card in awe, Lagway eventually stated, "$6,000? That's crazy."
While the Willis, Texas product may be shocked at how much it is worth now, that value may only skyrocket depending on how the rest of his career unfolds.
With the Gators emerging as the popular pick to be a College Football Playoff dark horse, all eyes will be on Lagway in 2025.
He and the Gators open the year against LIU on Aug. 30.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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