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Wayne State University Athletics

2023 Football Roster

Marissa Krynak
Michael Dubicki
(C) Douglas Johnson

1 Shavez Hawkins, Jr.

1 Shavez Hawkins, Jr.

  • Position:
    S
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Weight:
    207
  • Letters:
    3
  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Hometown:
    San Tan Valley, Ariz.
  • High School:
    Williams Field (Papago J.C.)

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Played in 24 games in his three seasons with the Green and Gold, making 21 starts ... totaled 92 tackles (58-34), nine pass break-ups, 5.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, an interception and one fumble recovery ... link to career statistics.

2023:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... received membership into the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society ... started all 11 games at safety ... received Academic All-District honors by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) ... garnered four tackles (2-2) at Slippery Rock ... chipped in with two solo tackles vs. Missouri S&T, along with a pass break-up ... totaled four tackles (3-1) at UIndy, plus a forced fumble ... recorded a team-high eight tackles (7-1) against Truman State ... registered four tackles (2-2) vs. Concordia ... credited with two pass break-ups and a solo stop against Michigan Tech ... matched a season-high with eight tackles (6-2) vs. Davenport ... contributed four solo tackles at Saginaw Valley State, along with lone career interception and a pass break-up ... collected two assisted tackles at Northern Michigan ... produced two tackles (1-1) against Grand Valley State ... recorded four solo stops at Ferris State, including one for loss, along with a pass break-up ... played on kickoff coverage in all 11 games, and on punt return at SRU.  GLIAC Regular-Season Rankings (GLIAC Games Only):  Tied-for-second in the GLIAC with four pass break-ups (five in overall games tied-for-fifth) ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2022:  2022-23 recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award ... received membership into the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... started the first two games ... recorded four solo tackles, including one solo stop for loss, at Slippery Rock ... made 10th career start (safety) in the Shaw contest ... notched a pass break-up vs. the Bears ... missed the final eight games due to an injury ... Game-By-Game Statistics. 

2021:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... 2021-22 recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award ... played in all 11 games at safety, starting eight times ... made WSU debut in the Slippery Rock contest ... recorded three tackles (2-1) vs. SRU, including one for loss ... notched one solo tackle against Truman ... totaled three tackles (2-1) and a pass break-up at Missouri S&T ... collected six tackles (3-3) vs. Saginaw Valley State ... tallied three tackles (1-2) and a pass break-up at Northern Michigan ... credited with a season-high seven tackles (5-2) vs. Michigan Tech ... garnered two assisted tackles at Davenport, including a half-tackle for loss and a pass break-up ... registered five tackles (1-4) at SVSU ... lone solo tackle against Northwood was a TFL ... also recovered a misplayed kickoff return by the Timberwolves ... equaled a season-high with seven tackles (3-4) vs. Grand Valley, including a half-tackle for loss ... tied a season-best with seven tackles (3-4) at Ferris State, including a half-tackle for loss, along with a forced fumble ... led the WSU secondary with 3.5 tackles for loss (2 solo, 3 assisted) ... saw action on the kickoff coverage team the last eight games and on kickoff return in two contests ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2020:  Season canceled due to COVID-19.

2019:  Played for the Papago Pumas of the Hohokam Junior College Athletic Association.

2018:  Redshirted at Southwest Minnesota State.

2017:  Played in eight games as a running back for Minnesota Crookston ... was second on the squad with 193 rushing yards on 80 carries ... totaled 138 kickoff return yards on seven attempts during the season, with a long of 45 yards vs. Bemidji State (Sept. 30) ... also had seven receptions for 37 yards ... rushed for a season-high 54 yards at St. Cloud State (Oct. 9) ... also had a career-high three receptions vs. the Huskies ... totaled four special teams tackles (2 solo, 2 assisted) plus a forced fumble on the opening kickoff vs. Minnesota State (Sept. 9), which a teammate returned 12 yards for a touchdown.

High School:  A 2017 graduate of Williams Field High School in Gilbert, Ariz. ... helped the Black Hawks to a 14-0 record and a win in the Arizona 5A Football Championship game as a senior for coach Steve Campbell ... received First Team All-Region accolades in 2016 as a defensive utility/flex player ... was the state runner-up at 145 pounds as a junior for Poston Butte High School in the Arizona Division 2 state wrestling championships ... compiled a 52-4 overall record, along with a Sectional title before falling 4-3 in the state title meet in 2016 ... was as three-time state qualifier in wrestling for PBHS ... started every game at quarterback as a junior for PBHS ... earned First Team All-Conference honors in football in 2015 after passing for 733 yards and rushing for 194 yards ... recorded a 200-17 mark as a prep wrestler ... also ran track ... served as a team captain.

Personal:  Full name -- Shavez D. Hawkins, Jr. ... born on December 29, 1998, in Chicago ... son of Shavez Hawkins, Sr., and Tanya Hampton ... father was a national champion wrestler at Harper Junior College, then played college football (strong safety) and wrestled at Eastern Illinois University ... has four brothers, Shamar, Shaundell, Shaunesy, and L.A. ... Shaundell transferred to WSU in January of 2023 ... earned a bachelor's degree in Management in May of 2023 ... is currently pursuing an MBA ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Fall 2020, Winter 2021 (4.00), Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2023 ... has a daughter, Shaelani.
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Historical Player Information

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    2020Redshirt Junior

    S
    6'0" 197 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2021Redshirt Senior

    S
    5'11" 197 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2022Redshirt Fifth Year

    S
    5'11" 194 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2023Graduate Student

    S
    5'11" 207 lbs
    1