Name Lavelle Hawkins Position Wide receiver CFL status: International Weight 88 kg | 40 yard dash time 4.49 seconds Height 1.80 m | |
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Date of birth: (1986-07-12) July 12, 1986 (age 29) NFL draft: 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 126 Number 87 (Tennessee Titans / Wide receiver), 10 (San Diego Chargers / Wide receiver) | ||
Roster status: 1-Week Injured List | ||
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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.
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- Cal football pro day lavelle hawkins
- Jim harbaugh on lavelle hawkins committing penalties
- Early years
- Tennessee Titans
- New England Patriots
- San Francisco 49ers
- San Diego Chargers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- BC Lions
- Personal
- References
Jim harbaugh on lavelle hawkins committing penalties
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.
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 first 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. On July 31, 2013, Hawkins was released.
San Francisco 49ers
On August 2, 2013, Hawkins signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Despite a productive preseason, he was released during the final round on roster cuts on August 31, 2013.
San Diego Chargers
On October 1, 2013, Hawkins signed with the San Diego Chargers. Hawkins appeared in four games as a kick returner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On April 7, 2014, Hawkins signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hawkins was released by the Buccaneers on August 20, 2014.
BC Lions
On March 24, 2015, Hawkins signed with the BC Lions, reuniting with his former university coach Jeff Tedford. He left the team during training camp on June 6, 2016 to become a firefighter.
Personal
Hawkins is a cousin of former New Orleans Saints running back Lynell Hamilton.