Lavelle Hawkins

Lavelle Lamar Hawkins (born July 12, 1986) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at California.^{[citation needed]}

Lavelle Hawkins

No. 10, 87
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1986-07-12) July 12, 1986 (age 39) Stockton, California, U.S.
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: 4th round, 126th pick
Career history
Tennessee Titans (2008−2012) New England Patriots (2013)* San Francisco 49ers (2013)* San Diego Chargers (2013) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014)* BC Lions (2015)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
NJCAA All-American (2004) Second-team All-Pac-10 (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 71 Receiving yards: 771 Receiving average: 10.9 Receiving touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Early life

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.^{[citation needed]}

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

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

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

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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

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

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

Personal

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