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There will be two more Gavins added to the Florida State football roster.
FSU announced on Sunday the signing of two offensive weapons in Oklahoma transfer running back Gavin Sawchuck and North Carolina receiver Gavin Blackwell. Adding depth in both positions, Mike Norvell has signed seven players from the spring transfer portal.
The Littleton, Colorado, native visited FSU on Thursday and Friday before committing. Sawchuck has two more years left of eligibility. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound back played three seasons for the Sooners.
In 23 games, he rushed for 977 rushing yards (5.6 yards per carry) on 176 carries and 11 rushing touchdowns. He also added 23 catches for 130 receiving yards.
“I’m excited to welcome Gavin into the Nole Family,” Norvell said in a press release. “He is an explosive back who has a chance to be a game-changer. He is the complete package out of the backfield. He has home-run ability, tremendous ball skills and is fantastic in pass protection. We’ve seen glimpses of that all coming together, as he was as good as any running back in the country during the back half of the 2023 season. Gavin has high character and a relentless work ethic that will allow him to be a positive addition to our program.”
Sawchuck broke out as a true freshman when he rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries in the Cheez-It Bowl in 2022. The following year, he ran for 744 yards on 120 carries and nine touchdowns, earning him All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
Last season, he started four of the nine games played. He missed games due to an injury, finishing the season with 39 carries for 128 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Sawchuck will play in a loaded backfield that includes Roydell Williams, Jaylin Lucas, Kam Davis, Caziah Holmes and Samuel Singleton Jr.
FSU football adds another veteran receiver for one season
Blackwell, on the other hand, is in his final year of eligibility after playing his last four years at North Carolina. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound receiver was also spotted on campus all week before signing.
The Indian Trail, North Carolina native, started eight of the 29 games played. In his career, he recorded 448 receiving yards and one touchdown. Blackwell only played four games (one start) last season.
He had four catches for 43 yards. His career best was in 2022 as a redshirt freshman when he had 18 catches, 239 receiving yards, and a touchdown. FSU recruited him from high school after he participated in one of FSU’s camps in 2021.
“I’m excited to welcome Gavin to the Nole Family,” Norvell said. “He brings experience and versatility and has played in big games. He can stretch the field vertically with speed and has also proven to be a good route runner with the ability to separate from defenders. Gavin was productive early in his career before having to deal with injuries and setbacks throughout his journey. He will bring a veteran presence to our talented wide receivers room.”
Blackwell will be part of the receiving core that includes tranfers Duce Robinson, Squirrel White, and returning players such as Elijah Moore, Jayvan Boggs Camden Frier and Lawayne McCoy.
FSU football spring transfer portal signees 2025:
- Gavin Blackwell, wide receiver, North Carolina
- Jarvis Boatwright, safety, Southern California
- Ja’Elyne Matthews, offensive line, Rutgers
- Josh Raymond, offensive line, Vanderbilt
- Gavin Sawchuck, running back, Oklahoma
- Jeremiah Wilson, cornerback, Houston
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
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