Class: r-Fr.
Position: OL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 285 pounds
Previous School: Henry Clay
Hometown: Lexington, KY

2007: Played in three total games ... Presented the Jeanne Massaquoi Freshman Academic Award at the conclusion of spring practice ... Missed the FAU, Louisville, LSU, and WKU games due to a knee injury ... Made his collegiate debut in the win over FIU and played 32 snaps ... Did not play against Virginia ... Was in on three snaps at center against Arkansas State and also played at North Texas.

2006: Took a redshirt year in order to improve strength and gain experience at the collegiate level.

High School: Earned all-state and all-city honors as a senior while starting every game for Henry Clay High School ... Graded out at 93.2 percent and became the first lineman in school history to earn a perfect grade of 100 percent in a game during the 2005 season... Was also a team captain and tabbed the top lineman at Henry Clay as a senior ... Started every game as a junior and graded out at 89.3 percent and started eight games as a sophomore ... Played for Coach Sam Simpson.

Personal: Chris Hawkins ... Parents: John and Connie Hawkins... Born: 10/26/87 ... Major: Concrete Industry Management.