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Lavelle Hawkins
No. 10, 87
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1986-07-12) July 12, 1986 (age 40)
Stockton, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolEdison (Stockton)
CollegeCalifornia
NFL draft2008: 4th round, 126th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions71
Receiving yards771
Receiving average10.9
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Lavelle Lamar Hawkins (born July 12, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the California Golden Bears.[citation needed]

Early life

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He played high school football at Edison High School in Stockton, California. He originally committed to Louisiana State University. As a freshman in 2004, he transferred after one game to City College in San Francisco. As a sophomore, he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley.[citation needed]

Professional career

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Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans selected Hawkins with the 126th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] 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.[citation needed]

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 one touchdown.[citation needed]

New England Patriots

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Hawkins was signed by the New England Patriots to a 2-year deal on May 9, 2013.[2] On July 31, 2013, Hawkins was released.[3]

San Francisco 49ers

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On August 2, 2013, Hawkins signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[4] Despite a productive preseason, he was released during the final round of roster cuts on August 31, 2013.[5]

San Diego Chargers

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On October 1, 2013, Hawkins signed with the San Diego Chargers.[6] Hawkins appeared in four games as a kick returner.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On April 7, 2014, Hawkins signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[7] Hawkins was released by the Buccaneers on August 20, 2014.[8]

BC Lions

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On March 24, 2015, Hawkins signed with the BC Lions,[9] reuniting with his former university coach Jeff Tedford. He left the team during training camp on June 6, 2016, to become a firefighter.[10][11]

Coaching career

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Hawkins is currently the wide receivers coach/director of football operations at his alma mater, Edison High School in Stockton, California.

Personal

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

References

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  1. ↑ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Patriots sign free agent WR Lavelle Hawkins". Patriots.com. May 9, 2013. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Patriots release WR Perez Ashford, WR Lavelle Hawkins and OL Nick McDonald". Patriots.com. July 31, 2013. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  4. ↑ "49ers Sign WRs Collie, Hawkins". 49ers.com. August 2, 2013.
  5. ↑ Branch, Eric (August 31, 2013). "Cut-down day: 49ers' transaction tracker".
  6. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 1, 2013). "Chargers add Lavelle Hawkins". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Katzowitz, Josh (April 7, 2014). "Buccaneers sign SS Major Wright, WR Lavelle Hawkins".
  8. ↑ "BUCCANEERS RELEASE WR HAWKINS". Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ Cartmell, Jamie (March 24, 2015). "LIONS INK FORMER NFLER LAVELLE HAWKINS". Archived from the original on March 28, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  10. ↑ Hawkins leaves Lions' training camp
  11. ↑ MacIntyre, Iain (June 6, 2016). "Iain MacIntyre: Lions' Lavelle Hawkins chooses firefighting over football". vancouversun.com. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
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