Chris Hawkins

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Kinston, NC

2002: Played in all 12 games on special teams and as a defensive back • Had 15 tackles, including 11 solo stops and four assists • Broke up two passes • Played 234 total snaps, an average of 20 per game • Saw his most extensive playing time against Clemson • Had a career-high five tackles vs. Georgia Tech • Broke up a pass against Texas and Clemson.

2001 • Freshman Season
Played in six regular-season games and the Peach Bowl • One of seven true freshman to play • Played in his first career contest vs. Virginia • Saw action on 66 snaps, including a season-high 23 snaps vs. Duke.

Kinston High School
Three-year starter at defensive back and wide receiver • Earned all-conference honors two years at defensive back • Named to the Kinston Free Press All-Area team as a junior and senior • Named all-state as a senior • Had 27 tackles and 10 interceptions as a senior • Had 38 receptions for 670 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior • Team was 8-5 and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs • Returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown • Coached by Jeff Price • Also started three years at guard on the basketball team.

Personal
Born Chris Hawkins on August 14, 1982 in Kinston, N.C. • Nickname is “Hawk” • Hobbies include playing basketball and listening to music • Favorite former Carolina player is Dre’ Bly • Would like to switch places for a day with Michael Jordan • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the San Francisco 49ers • Describes himself as “a tough guy with a lot of heart” • Wants to work on his coverage skills • Earliest football memory was scoring his first touchdown at 10 years old for the Southeast Eagles in recreation league • Enrolled in the General College.