Lavelle Hawkins

Lavelle Lamar Hawkins (born July 12, 1986) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at California. He is currently the wide receivers coach/director of football operations at his alma mater, Edison High School in Stockton, California.

Lavelle Hawkins
No. 87, 10
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1986-07-12) July 12, 1986
Stockton, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Edison (Stockton, California)
College:California
NFL Draft:2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 126
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:1-Week Injured List
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
  • NJCAA All-American (2004)
  • Honorable mention All-Pac-10 (2005)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pac-10 (2006, 2007)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:71
Receiving yards:771
Receiving average:10.9
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

He played high school football at Edison High School in Stockton, California. He originally committed to LSU. As a freshman in 2004, he transferred after one game to City College in San Francisco. As a sophomore, he transferred to California.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans selected Hawkins with the 126th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He is notable for being the player the Titans selected with the pick they acquired in the Pacman Jones trade, as well as being the only wide receiver the Titans selected in the 2008 NFL Draft.

During five seasons with the Titans, Hawkins caught 71 receptions for 771 yards. His most productive season was in 2011 when he played in all 16 games and caught 47 passes for 470 yards and 1 touchdown.

New England Patriots

Hawkins was signed by the New England Patriots to a 2-year deal on May 9, 2013.[1] On July 31, 2013, Hawkins was released.[2]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 2, 2013, Hawkins signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[3] Despite a productive preseason, he was released during the final round of roster cuts on August 31, 2013.[4]

San Diego Chargers

On October 1, 2013, Hawkins signed with the San Diego Chargers.[5] Hawkins appeared in four games as a kick returner.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On April 7, 2014, Hawkins signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6] Hawkins was released by the Buccaneers on August 20, 2014.[7]

BC Lions

On March 24, 2015, Hawkins signed with the BC Lions,[8] reuniting with his former university coach Jeff Tedford. He left the team during training camp on June 6, 2016 to become a firefighter.[9][10]

Personal

Hawkins is a cousin of former New Orleans Saints running back Lynell Hamilton.

References
  1. "Patriots sign free agent WR Lavelle Hawkins". Patriots.com. May 9, 2013.
  2. "Patriots release WR Perez Ashford, WR Lavelle Hawkins and OL Nick McDonald". Patriots.com. July 31, 2013.
  3. "49ers Sign WRs Collie, Hawkins". 49ers.com. August 2, 2013.
  4. Branch, Eric (August 31, 2013). "Cut-down day: 49ers' transaction tracker".
  5. Alper, Josh (October 1, 2013). "Chargers add Lavelle Hawkins".
  6. Katzowitz, Josh (April 7, 2014). "Buccaneers sign SS Major Wright, WR Lavelle Hawkins".
  7. BUCCANEERS RELEASE WR HAWKINS
  8. Cartmell, Jamie (March 24, 2015). "LIONS INK FORMER NFLER LAVELLE HAWKINS".
  9. Hawkins leaves Lions' training camp
  10. MacIntyre, Iain (June 6, 2016). "Iain MacIntyre: Lions' Lavelle Hawkins chooses firefighting over football". vancouversun.com. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
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