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Surprising candidate emerges in FSU football's search for new RBs coach
- Florida State is targeting Kam Martin as a candidate for the RBs coach role after David Johnson's departure.
- Martin has prior ties to Gus Malzahn, having worked together at UCF and Auburn.
- He has developed a 1,000-yard rusher in every position coach role over four years.
- Martin oversaw Taj Harvey’s development, who later was drafted by the Broncos after 1,400+ rushing yards in back-to-back seasons.
- Martin’s recent market value is described as affordable with high upside by media reports.
- Martin played for Malzahn at Auburn from 2016-19, rushing 282 times for 1,564 yards.
- FSU has been evaluating options to replace the veteran coach after Johnson's six-season tenure.
- Kam Martin has experience as Tulsa’s RBs coach and associate head coach.
- The FSU RBs coaching search includes connections to Malzahn and prior recruiting success.
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