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Drake Lindsey

Minnesota Golden Gophers

QB · #5

DJ Lagway

Baylor Bears

QB · #2

2025 college season

2025 college season: Drake Lindsey versus DJ Lagway
Drake Lindsey	Statistic	DJ Lagway
Leading value: 2,382	Passing Yards	2,264
Leading value: 18	Passing TDs	16
Leading value: 6	Interceptions	14
63.2%	Completion %	63.2%
-119	Rushing Yards	136 (leading value)
Leading value: 4	Rushing TDs	1

Measurements

Measurements: Drake Lindsey versus DJ Lagway
Drake Lindsey	Statistic	DJ Lagway
6-5	Height	6-3
230 lb	Weight	237 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Drake Lindsey versus DJ Lagway
Drake Lindsey	Statistic	DJ Lagway
Leading value: #85	Fanspeak rank	#169
Leading value: QB 11	Position rank	QB 17
Leading value: 156.6	Average pick	200.4
Leading value: 1,319	Times drafted	770
Leading value: 61	Hype Score	51
452x	Most drafted to	185x

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Drake Lindsey

Dean Kindig

Pocket passer is already generating significant first-round buzz among draft analysts. Lindsey made his first career start for Minnesota as a freshman against the UB Bulls, where he led his team to a victory. 2025. FRESHMAN SEASON: Started all 13 games at quarterback. Won eight games, setting a program record for wins by a freshman quarterback. Completed 249-of-386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns against only six interceptions. In program single-season history, his TD-to-INT ratio (3.00) tied for third; completions total (249) and completion percentage (.632) ranked fourth, attempts total (386) ranked fifth. Rushed for four touchdowns.

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DJ Lagway

Dean Kindig

Served as the Gators' starting QB for the entirety of the 2025 campaign. Completed 213 of 337 pass attempts (62%) for 2,264 yards and 16 touchdowns to 14 interceptions. Posted a 127 QB passer rating metric across 12 weeks. Gained 244 yards on the ground over 51 rushing attempts. Named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 6. Two-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll (2024-25). @SparkScouting: "he's a tools monster, blending rare arm talent with explosive athleticism and the kind of playmaking juice you simply can't teach. "

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