Florida-bound QB DJ Lagway named Gatorade POY

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Quarterback DJ Lagway, who will play in the fall at Florida, has been named the 39th Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.

Lagway, honored as the Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas on Wednesday, was one of three finalists for the national award, which was announced Friday.

"We all know what a big deal this award is and we are all aware of DJ's talent, but thi