25Rod Gainey Jr.
RB · RS SO/TR
3-SOTRANSFER
Charlotte → LSU
Charlotte → LSUCurrent depth chart
RB55th3-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
Rod Gainey Jr. is a running back from Tampa, FL who transfers to LSU after two seasons at Charlotte. The 3-star recruit appeared in 15 games with 3 starts for the 49ers, accumulating 289 rushing yards, one touchdown, and 17 receptions for 57 yards. As a redshirt freshman in 2025, he led Charlotte in rushing with 260 yards and a TD on 74 carries across 11 games. Gainey arrives at LSU as a sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining. From Tampa Bay Tech HS · Tampa, FL.
Rod Gainey Jr. appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight5'9"Weight187 lbHometownTampa, FLHigh schoolTampa Bay Tech HSRecruiting3 · No. 899 national · 2024 classConferenceSECPrevious schoolCharlotteTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Rushing
74
CARRIES
260
YDS
1
TD
3.5
YDS/CAR
Receiving
16
REC
44
YDS
2.8
YDS/REC
Career path
TAMPA BAY TECH HSTampa, FL
CHARLOTTE2024
2025
LSU2026 — present
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