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2014 Football Roster

Brad Puckett
Chip English
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11 Davin Hawkins

  • Position Inside linebacker
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 230
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Gadsden, Ala.

Biography

Jaguar Highlights: After returning to defense prior to the start of spring practice, enters his final season listed as a back-up linebacker ... Named one of the most improved special teams players after spring practice by the USA coaching staff ... Credited with an assist in both the first scrimmage of the spring and the Red-Blue Game, with both behind the line of scrimmage.

As A Junior (2013): Played in 10 games, both on offense and special teams ... Had two receptions for 45 yards in victory at Tulane, with a 30-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter that put USA up 21-7 at the time ... Credited with solo tackle in season-ending win over Sun Belt Conference co-champion Louisiana-Lafayette.

As A Sophomore (2012): Did not see action ... Presented the coaches’ defensive scout team award the week of the Louisiana-Monroe game.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2011): Did not appear in a contest ... Earned coaches’ defensive scout team award following Texas-San Antonio victory.

As A Freshman (2010): Appeared in each of the first five games, mostly on the kickoff coverage unit.

High School Highlights: Ranked among the top 10 safeties in the state according to Scouts, Inc. ... A three-time first-team all-region selection at Etowah High ... Recorded 101 total stops and intercepted a pass his final season for the Blue Devils ... As a junior, posted 47 tackles, six interceptions and also broke up five passes despite playing in just six games ... Credited with 74 total tackles, four forced fumbles and intercepted two passes his sophomore year ... Also had two blocked punts ... Lettered in basketball and baseball at EHS as well.

Personal: Full name is Davin Colby Hawkins ... Born April 1, 1992, in Gadsden, Ala. ... Son of David and Myra Hawkins ... Youngest of three boys ... Older brother, David, was an outside linebacker/safety for the Jags ... Cousin, David Williams, lettered in football at Chattanooga in 1986, and cousin Robert Williams lettered at Mississippi ... Favorite movie is “Friday Night Lights” ... Favorite book is “For One More Day” ... Favorite team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite athlete is Alex Rodriguez ... Favorite musical artist is Yo Gotti ... Likes chicken ... Favorite subject is math ... Originally committed to Kentucky, also recruited by Southern Mississippi and UAB ... Graduated in May with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, is working on a second degree in business administration.

 

Statistics

Season:
2014

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 1

    2010Freshman

    Defensive back
    6'2" 200 lbs
    1
  • 11

    2010-11Freshman

    Defensive back
    6'2" 200 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2011Redshirt Freshman

    Safety
    6'2" 210 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2011-12Redshirt Freshman

    Safety
    6'2" 210 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2012Sophomore

    Inside Linebacker
    6'2" 230 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2012-13Sophomore

    Inside Linebacker
    6'2" 230 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2013-14Junior

    Inside linebacker
    6'2" 230 lbs
    11
  • 83

    2013Junior

    Tight end
    6'2" 230 lbs
    83
  • 11

    2014Senior

    Inside linebacker
    6'2" 230 lbs
    11