Transfer running back Gavin Sawchuk has signed with Florida State, head coach Mike Norvell announced Sunday.
“I’m excited to welcome Gavin into the Nole Family,” Norvell said. “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.”
Gavin Sawchuk | RB | 5-11 | 205 | Littleton, Colo. | Valor Christian High School/Oklahoma
Appeared in 23 games with 11 starts for Oklahoma from 2022-24…averaged 5.6 yards per rush, rushing 176 times for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns…started four games over nine appearances in 2024, rushing for 128 yards and one touchdown with eight catches for 28 yards…led Sooners with 67 rushing yards and touchdown in Armed Forces Bowl vs. Navy…earned honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades in 2023 after running for career-high 744 yards and nine touchdowns over 12 games with seven starts…ended season with five consecutive 100-yard rushing games, including career-high-tying 135 yards on 15 carries in Alamo Bowl vs. Arizona…also had 135 rushing yards in win vs. West Virginia…ran for 130 yards and career-best three touchdowns in win vs. TCU…