Apex Legends May Be Teasing Octane with In-Game Item

Small grey and green jump pads have appeared in Apex Legends' Kings Canyon, and based on a simple response from a Respawn developer, it seems like these special items are a tease for the upcoming new Legend.
Reddit user jetblacklab spotted the mysterious item right outside of Market. Upon stepping on the platform, the player is flung into the air. You can see this item in action in the video below:
The colors of the jump pad match those of the supposed next Apex Legends character, Octane. An ima