Lavelle Hawkins

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Lavelle Hawkins
No. 7 BC Lions
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1986-07-12) July 12, 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth: Stockton, California
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Career information
High school: Stockton (CA) Edison
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
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 71
Receiving yards: 771
Receiving average: 10.9
Receiving TDs: 1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Lavelle Lamar Hawkins (born July 12, 1986) is an Canadian football wide receiver for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.

Early years

He played high school football at Edison High School in Stockton, California. He originally committed to LSU as a Freshman in 2004 but transferred after 1 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 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.[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 on 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.

Personal

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

References

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