Has played in 24 games during his career ... Was hampered by injuries last season.

2007 (Junior): Played in six games for the Lumberjacks, recording 13 tackles ... Posted a season-high seven stops in the season opener against Tarleton State ... Made six tackles, including an assisted tackle for a loss, against Western Illinois.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games, earning two starts ... Finished the season with 25 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss, and recorded one interception ... Recorded seven stops in the season-opener at Tulsa ... Also recorded one tackle for a loss against the Golden Hurricane ... Followed that up with seven tackles against Delta State ... Recorded three tackles against No. 11 North Dakota State and Northwestern State ... Also posted three stops and an interception at Southeastern Louisiana ... The interception was returned 39 yards for a touchdown.

2005 (Freshman): Played in seven games ... Also saw time on the SFA special teams ... Recorded nine tackles, including five solo stops on the season ... Was credited with a tackle for a loss and a fumble forced ...Recorded a season-high two tackles, including one for a two-yard loss, at Sam Houston State ... Also posted a two-tackle performance and forced a fumble in the comeback victory against Nicholls State ...Recorded two assisted stops versus SE Louisiana.

High School: Earned all-district all four years for coach Coylan Grimes at Calvert ...Voted Mr. Six Man Football and High School All-American in 2004 ... Was also a three-time all-state and all-region pick ... Top-50 in Texas according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine ... Voted District MVP in 2004 and was a 2004 All-Centex Team member ... Four-year starter in football and basketball ... Helped prep team to 46-4 record in his four years.

Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1987, in Dallas ... Member of the National Honor Society and also a regional poetry finalist ... Son of Carlos Hawkins and Kimberly Ford.