Two high-profile college quarterbacks in the state of Florida are taking action to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. Florida's DJ Lagway and Miami's Cam Ward have released limited edition trading cards with proceeds benifitting victims of the storm.
On Wednesday night, Hurricane Milton made landfall on central Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm and produced winds up to 120 mph. The hurricane ripped through Tampa before weakening as it made its way across the state. The extent of the damage is still unknown as high winds and flooding wreaked havoc across the region.
In the wake of the catastrophe, Lagway and Ward are using NIL as a tool to help those in need. Each player has released a special edition "Hurricane Milton Relief" trading card through Leaf, and all proceeds will go toward the recovery efforts in Florida. Both cards are priced at $9.99.
DJ Lagway Hurricane Milton Relief Card
— Leaf Trading Cards (@Leaf_Cards) October 10, 2024
100% of proceeds go to the Florida Disaster Fund.
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A five-star recruit in the 2024 signing class, Lagway has already carved out a role for himself on the field. He has completed 69.1% of his passes for 667 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions.
Ward is in his first season at Miami since transferring from Washington State, and he has thrust himself into the Heisman Trophy conversation. Ward has led the Hurricanes to a 6-0 start while completing 69.2% of his throws for 2,219 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions.
