Florida State University football gains an dynamic offensive player with 11 career touchdowns, previously of the University of Oklahoma.
Flashin' the Garnet and Gold Again:
After a dismal 2024 season, Florida State is hammering away at the pieces of a comeback. Mike Norvell, the head coach, took a bold step forward on Sunday, securing the commitment of former Oklahoma runner Gavin Sawchuk from the transfer portal. The addition was promptly announced through their football team's social media channels.
With two more years of eligibility, Sawchuk heads to Tallahassee. Last year, he dashed his way to 744 yards, averaging a fiery 6.2 yards per carry. However, he found it tough to crack the lineup behind Jovantae Barnes and Taylor Tatum in 2023, managing just 128 yards and one touchdown.
Sawchuk now faces a fierce battle with Roydell Williams, a former Alabama transfer, and sophomore Kam Davis for the starting role. Williams, expected to lead the backfield in 2023, produced an underwhelming 53 yards in four games.** Bear in mind, however, that he'll be returning for another crack at the role in the fall, vying for the top spot with Sawchuk and Davis.
Not content with just one transfer, Florida State followed up the Sawchuk commitment with another big grab. They snatched former North Carolina wide receiver Gavin Blackwell, beefing up their transfer ranks for the upcoming season.
The duo of Sawchuk and Blackwell joins an already-stacked influx of spring transfers for Florida State, which already has in its grasp offensive linemen like Joshua Raymond, Jaelyn Matthews, TJ Ferguson, and Hykeem Williams, wide receiver Hykeem Williams, and quarterback Thomas Castellanos. Randy Pittman, tight end, and offensive linemen Adrian Medley and Gunnar Hansen round up the multiplying roster.
Facing pressure after a 2-10 record in 2024, Norvell has pinned his hopes on the transfer portal to rejuvenate the team. With four open scholarships spots still available as of late April, the staff is keeping a keen eye on potential additions. Players like defensive backs like Gregory Xavier Thomas, Shamar Arnoux, and Antonio Cromartie Jr. could see an uptick in playing time, depending on how the transfer pool shakes out.**
Florida State is aiming to make a big splash in the portal at several key positions, including the defensive backfield, wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line. They're plotting a move to secure the services of Tennessee transfer safety Jakobe Thomas, leveraging Rick Stockstill's prior coaching relationship to get an edge over Miami.
On3 has recently listed a couple of potential newcomers as well. EDGE Aaron Hester and QB Jaylen King are possibilities, though their destinations remain unclear.
With the transfer portal offering both exits and entries, Florida State is scrambling like never before. The fight for victory in 2025 is on, and only time will tell which recruitments bear fruit and which slip through the fingers.
- In an attempt to boost their college football team, Florida State added Gavin Sawchuk, a former Oklahoma runner, to their roster via a transfer.
- Sawchuk, who has two more years of eligibility, will face a stiff competition for the starting running back role with Roydell Williams, a former Alabama transfer, and sophomore Kam Davis.
- Florida State continued their transfer spree by securing the services of former North Carolina wide receiver Gavin Blackwell, further beefing up their sports team for the upcoming season.
- Randy Pittman, a tight end, and offensive linemen Adrian Medley and Gunnar Hansen are among the other players who have joined Florida State this season, adding to their already stacked roster.
- In search of talent across several key positions including defensive backfield, wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line, Florida State is actively pursuing Tennessee transfer safety Jakobe Thomas, hoping to secure his services.
