Harding University Athletics

PREVIOUS SCHOOLS
Transferred to Harding from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas ... in 2025, appeared in nine games as a redshirt sophomore for the Red Wolves ... rushed four times for 23 yards (5.8 avg.) and recorded a 16-yard reception ... contributed on special teams with three kickoff returns for 45 yards ... saw action in key Sun Belt victories against Texas State and Georgia Southern ... in 2024, appeared in three games before redshirting due to injury ... recorded carries against Tulsa and Michigan before being sidelined for the remainder of the season ... in 2023, produced an impactful true freshman campaign, appearing in eight games ... accumulated 156 rushing yards on 31 carries with two touchdowns ... recorded both collegiate touchdowns in a victory over Stony Brook, where he also rushed for a season-high 52 yards and a career-long 28-yard run ... added two receptions for 32 yards, including a 25-yard catch against Southern Miss

A 2023 graduate of Stuttgart High School where he was a 2022 Arkansas Activities Association 4A All-State selection ... a three-star recruit by 247Sports and On3, ranked as the 10th-best player in Arkansas ... finished his high school career with over 4,000 rushing yards and led the Ricebirds to back-to-back conference titles (2020, 2021) ... a four-sport standout who also excelled in basketball (starting point guard), baseball, and track and field ... a member of the Honor Roll and Student Council

PERSONAL
Born: Stuttgart, Arkansas ... Major: Sport and Recreation Management ... Parents: Cedric and Nikki Hawkins ... has two brothers (Chris and Kendrick) and one sister (Erica) ... has a twin brother ... enjoys singing and was active in several high school clubs