Published Feb 1, 2017
Michigan Football Signee Bio: WR Brad Hawkins
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Brandon Brown  •  Maize&BlueReview
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Measurables

• Clocked a verified 4.82 40-yard dash.

• Has a vertical jump of 30.4 inches and a 20-yard pro-agility shuttle of 4.33 seconds.

Statistics

• At Suffield Academy for a prep year, Hawkins had 51 receptions for 868 yards (17.0 yards per catch) and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed the ball five times for 15 yards. On defense, he made 10 total tackles and had one pass defended. Hawkins also had eight kickoff returns for 281 yards and a touchdown as well as two punt returns for 37 yards.

• During his senior campaign at Camden (N.J.) High, he had 41 catches for 544 yards (13.3 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns. The team lost in the South Group 3 state title game.

• In 2014 as a junior, he posted 51 catches for 748 yards (14.7 yards per catch) and 11 scores.

• Notched 45 catches for 805 yards (17.9 yards per catch) and 14 touchdowns when he was just a sophomore.

Recorded eight career 100-yard receiving games in high school, including a career-best six-reception, 138-yard, two-TD effort vs. Cedar Creek in the 2013 playoffs.

Also had 75 career carries for 394 yards (5.3 yards per rush) and nine touchdowns.

• Completed 7 of 14 passes for 112 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions during his prep career.

Made 139 career tackles, including 20 for loss, with three forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and six interceptions, returning them for three touchdowns and 226 total yards.

• Averaged 17.0 yards on 20 kickoff returns and 11.1 yards on 20 punt returns, scoring two punt return touchdowns.

Honors

• Ranked the No. 13 player in New Jersey as a senior by NJ.com in 2016.

• First-team receiver on the USA Today 2016 All-USA Connecticut football team.

• Named to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class A All-New England Football Team.

• Also named second-team all-state on offense and All-Group 3 first-team offense as a senior at Camden.

• Named West Jersey Football League Player of the Year for 2015.

All-Star Games And Camps

• Participated in the 2016 Semper-Fidelis All-American Bowl.

• Attended the Rivals Camp Series New Jersey in both 2014 and 2015.

Recruitment

• Committed July 3, 2015.

• Chose Michigan over South Carolina, Rutgers and Temple but after qualification issues spent a year prepping at Suffield Academy.

• At the time, he was joining teammate Ron Johnson, who committed to U-M June 25, 2016, as the second of five players from the state of New Jersey to declare for the Wolverines.

Notable

• Born on July 26, 1998.

Helped Camden to a 28-5 record in three seasons on the varsity football team.

• Nicknamed “Big Play Brad” during his time at Camden for his explosive-play ability.

• Was the No. 53 wide receiver and No. 235 prospect overall nationally in the 2016 class.

• Also played basketball during his career at Camden, appearing in 87 games, averaging 12.7 points with 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

• Recorded a 22.50-second 200-meter dash time and a 6-2 high jump during the 2015 outdoor track season.

2017 Projection

Hawkins has outstanding hands and has been noted for his strong work ethic, giving him a chance to earn his coaches’ trust in fall camp next August. There are some open spots at wideout, but there’s also a lot of young, unproven talent, including in Hawkins’ class, at the position making his projection difficult to predict. Some combination of youngsters will play — if Hawkins works like he’s been known to, can pick up the offense and shows a willingness to block, he could get onto the field.

They Said It

Suffield Head Coach Drew Gamere: “Brad is a great teammate and is really a team guy. From a football standpoint on the field, his physical skills, in terms of his strength, are off the charts. He’s explosive and he has good speed for a kid his size, and he really goes to get the ball.

“His ability to go inside and make tough catches really translates to the Division I level, and he’s a tough, tough kid.”

Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman: "Hawkins is a well-rounded receiver. He runs solid routes and has very reliable hands. He’s really improved his speed and athleticism, and is not afraid to go up and make tough catches where he might take a hit.

“After committing to Michigan in 2016, he prepped for a year at Suffield Academy and continued to work on his craft. He has matured physically and now looks the part of a strong, tough and fast wide receiver. There is also an added benefit of him being a very good basketball player as well.”

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