Gavin Markey is a bruising, former dual-threat QB-turned-RB with a lot of upside in FSU’s 2026 backfield
In the 2026 season, Gavin Markey is a sophomore at Florida State listed at 6-foot-1 and 234 pounds, and that frame jumps off the page for a back. He arrived as a three-star quarterback prospect from Jefferson (Ga.), where he piled up 1,660 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns as a senior, so the explosiveness and contact balance are real. He made his college debut in 2025, and the big question is how quickly his runner’s instincts translate at RB—if they do, he’s a physical, versatile, hard-nosed fit with sneaky upside.
