Hawkins attended the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in business and lettered in football for four years (1994-1997) as a defensive back and kick returner under head coach Rick Minter.
On December 26, 2009, interim coach Rick Minter led them to a 21–17 victory over the Ohio University Bobcats in Marshall's first bowl game since 2004.
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