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Watch: DJ Lagway is Struggling to Throw Spirals at Baylor Practice

Originally posted on Heartland College Sports
By Joe Tillery | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 3:07 PM ET

It’s the offseason, which means even the smallest clips can take on a life of their own, especially when they involve a high-profile transfer quarterback.

That’s exactly what’s happening with DJ Lagway, the former Florida Gators signal-caller who arrived at Baylor as one of the program’s biggest portal additions this cycle.

But instead of generating offseason hype, a recent practice video making the rounds on social media has sparked some concern and plenty of commentary.

In the clip, Lagway is seen going through a throwing sequence that, frankly, doesn’t look particularly sharp. Multiple passes come out wobbly, lacking velocity and spiral, what quarterbacks and coaches often describe as “ducks.” One throw in particular, the third rep in the sequence, has drawn the most attention online, floating awkwardly on a go ball.

YIKES: New Baylor QB DJ Lagway struggled with throwing tight spirals on day one of spring ball pic.twitter.com/F30onHpdKj
— College Transfer Portal (@CollegeFBPortal) March 25, 2026

Now, let’s be clear: this is March football content. A short, isolated clip without context, without knowing the drill, and without any understanding of what coaches are emphasizing in that moment.

Still, in today’s social media environment, perception can quickly become reality.

Lagway didn’t come to Baylor quietly. He was widely viewed as a major pickup out of the transfer portal, bringing size, arm talent, and long-term upside to a program looking to stabilize its quarterback situation. At Florida, he showed flashes of why he was a highly touted recruit, and his move to Waco was seen as a potential difference-maker in the Big 12.

That’s why clips like this get amplified.

For now, it’s just a viral moment in a long offseason. Whether it ends up meaning anything when the lights come on this fall remains to be seen.

What is certain, though, is that all eyes will be on DJ Lagway moving forward, especially after a clip that has already made its rounds across the college football world.

This article first appeared on Heartland College Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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