Cedrick Hawkins

Multilevel defender who makes his presence felt in the run and passing game. Flies all over the field and plays at 100 miles per hour for all four quarters. Totaled 117 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 4 interceptions during his junior season. Has the necessary long speed to get sideline to sideline but not an elite burner. Ran an 11.13 100m and a 22.46 200m during his junior track season. Excellent ability to trigger and get downhill quickly. Leaner athletic build with a frame that will struggle to add necessary weight for every down Power 5 football. Has the athletic traits and movement skills to play at an elite level. Build is slight but if he stays healthy he will produce at an extremely high level. Late NFL draft projection due to size and lack of elite speed. One of the older defensive backs in the 2023 recruiting cycle.