Gavin Sawchuk aims for NFL career while at Northwestern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Gavin Sawchuk, a tailback for Northwestern, is focused on reaching the NFL after playing for Oklahoma and Florida State. He praised the coaching staff, particularly Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly, emphasizing his ambition to showcase his abilities, including special teams skills, this season. Sawchuk, a former four-star recruit, aims to improve his draft stock, currently projected as a day three or undrafted prospect. His performance under Kelly could be pivotal in his development and potential NFL future.
- •Sawchuk had success at Oklahoma and Florida State before Northwestern.
- •He emphasizes the importance of special teams for NFL prospects.
- •Chip Kelly lauds Sawchuk's intelligence and coaching background.
- •Sawchuk aims to improve on previous lack of explosive plays.
- •He stresses the need to demonstrate versatility in his game.
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Northwestern RB has NFL ambitions; knows what he must do to get there
"Tailback Gavin Sawchuk took a very unique and interesting route to Northwestern.
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