Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz has announced that he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. He made his announcement via his Instagram page. In his statement, he showed his gratitude to the Gators and as well to his former school of four years, Wisconsin.

ESPN takes a look at every starting quarterback situation among Power Four schools, including Florida and DJ Lagway.

Former Wisconsin starting quarterback Graham Mertz officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Wednesday. Mertz spent two seasons at Florida (2023-24) after beginning his career with the Badgers (2019-22). He played in just five games for the Gators in 2024 before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Former Louisville quarterback Harrison Bailey is in the process of signing with Florida, via the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Steve Wiltfong. Bailey will have one season of eligibility remaining after serving as Cardinals QB Tyler Shough ‘s backup this past season.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America team.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway receives another high freshman honor. The FWAA has named him a Freshman All-American. Lagway was also named to the ESPN Freshman All-American team as well as On3’s True Freshman All-American team.

The way-too-early outlooks are already looking good for the Orange and Blue on the collegiate gridiron next fall.

Here's the 2025 ESPN Way-Too-Early Top 25: 2024 record: 14-2, 7-2 Big Ten Key returning players: WR Jeremiah Smith, WR Carnell Tate, S Caleb Downs Key losses: RB TreVeyon Henderson, WR Emeka Egbuka, QB Will Howard, G Donovan Jackson, LB Cody Simon, S Lathan Ransom, DE Jack Sawyer, DE JT Tuimoloau, CB Denzel Burke

The Florida Gators made a surprising move bringing in former four-star QB Harrison Bailey to add to their talented quarterback room. The Gators are coming off an impressive eight-win season led by promising freshman QB DJ Lagway.

Harrison Bailey, a former Tennessee quarterback entering his sixth and final season of eligibility, is transferring to Florida.

John Mateer is one of several newcomers expected to start at QB in 2025 for SEC programs. Where does Mateer rank among Arch Manning and Co.?

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